Description
Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is an ultra-rich dessert with a fudgy chocolate base, creamy gooey filling, and crunchy pecans—a sweet, decadent treat that’s easy to make and perfect for indulgent occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter until a thick dough forms. Press into the bottom of the prepared dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans and pour the filling over the crust. Spread evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until edges are set but center is still slightly gooey.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.
Notes
- Don’t overbake; the center should remain gooey for best texture.
- Add chocolate chips or caramel for extra richness.
- Use different cake mix flavors like German chocolate or devil’s food for variation.
- Top with toasted pecans and cocoa powder for special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
