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Cozy Gooey Butter Pecan Cake Dessert

Cozy Gooey Butter Pecan Cake Dessert to Melt Your Heart

Experience the warmth of home with Cozy Gooey Butter Pecan Cake Dessert — a treat that combines creamy layers and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans reserve 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs can use flaxseed eggs for a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened, organic preferred
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar use confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla for best taste
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
For the Buttermilk Mixture
  • 0.5 cups Buttermilk can substitute with milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream swap with a dairy alternative if necessary
  • 1 tablespoon Bourbon completely optional

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt ½ cup butter and toast 1 cup pecans for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 egg until smooth.
  4. Cream ½ cup melted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar; add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  5. Whisk together 1.5 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon baking soda and salt.
  6. Pour half the batter into the pan, then add the cream cheese layer, and top with the remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown, with a slightly jiggly center.
  8. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Prepare caramel sauce by melting 1 cup sugar, adding ½ cup butter and ½ cup cream.
  10. Drizzle caramel over the chilled cake and sprinkle extra pecans before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the cake for at least 2 hours for enhanced gooeyness before serving.

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