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Gooey Butter Pecan Cake

Gooey Butter Pecan Cake That Will Warm Your Heart

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Gooey Butter Pecan Cake, a rich and gooey dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness and moisture; can swap for salted butter.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Add creaminess and gooey texture; ensure it's softened.
  • 1 whole Egg Room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 yolk Egg Yolk Adds moisture.
  • 2 cups Icing Sugar Sweetens and creates a smooth batter; can substitute with powdered sweetener.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Gives structure; can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the cake rise; ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Activates reactions with acidic ingredients.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Adds a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with salted butter.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk, mixing well, then sift in 2 cups of icing sugar until fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Slowly integrate this into the wet mixture.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of chopped pecans gently into the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes, then slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing for a fluffy texture.

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