Delicious Gooey Butter Pecan Cake
This rich, moist cake is packed with buttery pecans and topped with a creamy layer—perfect for holidays, potlucks, or whenever you crave a decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices
- Category: Cake, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 tbsp salted butter (for greasing pan)
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 whole egg
2 1/2 cups icing sugar
1 cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 cup buttermilk
5 tbsp salted butter, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan with salted butter.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Add the whole egg and mix well. Gradually add in the icing sugar until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool before slicing. Serve as is or slightly warmed.
Notes
For extra gooey decadence, serve slices warm with a drizzle of heavy cream or caramel sauce.
Toast pecans beforehand to enhance flavor and crunch.
Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for a full dessert experience.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/delicious-gooey-butter-pecan-cake/
