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Cozy Gooey Butter Pecan Cake Dessert

Cozy Gooey Butter Pecan Cake Dessert That Melts in Your Mouth

This Cozy Gooey Butter Pecan Cake Dessert is an indulgent treat that melts in your mouth, perfect for gatherings and customizable for dietary needs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted and cooled
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Can use flaxseed eggs for vegan
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free blend if needed
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can use dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Opt for organic if desired
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract
  • 2 tablespoons Bourbon Optional
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • small saucepan
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter.
  2. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat and add chopped pecans. Toast for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and one egg. Mix until fluffy.
  4. Combine melted butter with granulated sugar in a bowl and mix in two eggs, vanilla, and bourbon.
  5. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Combine the wet and dry mixtures with alternating buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour half the batter into the pan, add cream cheese layer, then pour remaining batter over it.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are golden and center is slightly jiggly.
  9. Cool for 15 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  10. Prepare caramel sauce by melting sugar to amber color, whisk in butter and cream until smooth.
  11. Drizzle caramel on chilled cake, sprinkle with pecans, and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to cool the melted butter before mixing to avoid cooking the eggs. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best texture.

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