Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Delicious Gooey Butter Pecan Cake, a dessert that perfectly marries creamy sweetness with the nutty crunch of pecans. This cake features a unique gooey center that melts in your mouth, making it the ultimate treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this easy-to-make cake will impress your guests and leave everyone wanting more. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this decadent Southern classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk
- 2 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1 tablespoon optional bourbon
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together salted butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the whole egg and egg yolk, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate icing sugar into the mixture until fully blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add this to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed.
- Fold in chopped pecans gently using a rubber spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 60 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg