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Gooey Butter Pecan Cake

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This irresistibly moist and gooey butter pecan cake combines rich cream cheese and toasted pecans for a comforting dessert, perfect for holidays and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour for GF option
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened for richer flavor, brown the butter and cool slightly
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened room temperature so it blends smoothly
  • 4 cups powdered sugar also known as confectioners’ sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract for a different note
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toast for better flavor
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
  4. Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter mixture, mixing until fully combined and thick.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Overmixing will make the cake dense.
  7. Fold in 1 cup chopped pecans.
  8. Pour and spread the batter into the prepared 9×13 pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup chopped pecans over the batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (a clean toothpick indicates it’s more set than desired).
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35g

Notes

For best enjoyment serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup. Leftovers can be covered and stored at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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