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Delicious Gooey Butter Pecan Cake

Delicious Gooey Butter Pecan Cake That Will Melt Your Heart

Delicious Gooey Butter Pecan Cake is a decadent dessert that combines a rich, gooey center with crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and browned
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasted, reserve 1/4 cup for topping
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon optional
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk mixed with vinegar
For Topping
  • 1 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup reserved pecans toasted

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cake Preparation Steps
  1. Toast the pecans in a small saucepan with melted butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, then cool.
  2. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until rich and fragrant.
  3. Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer, then add eggs and powdered sugar until smooth.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the springform pan.
  5. Mix the brown butter with granulated sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, and bourbon.
  6. Combine dry ingredients and buttermilk, then mix into the batter.
  7. Assemble the cake and dollop the cream cheese mixture on top.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly and edges are golden.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 45 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  10. Prepare caramel sauce by melting sugar, then adding butter and cream until smooth.
  11. Serve the cake with caramel sauce and toasted pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can customize nut types and ensure to chill the caramel before drizzling it over the cake.

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