Description
This indulgent chocolate pecan ooey gooey butter cake features a rich chocolate crust, creamy filling with cream cheese, and a perfect balance of pecans and chocolate chips. Baked to gooey perfection, it’s a decadent treat that combines the best of cake and butter bars in one delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- ½ cup melted butter
- 3 large eggs (divided)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Crust: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Stir until well combined, then press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish to form a crust.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining 2 eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add Pecans and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is set but still slightly gooey in the center. The center should jiggle slightly when you tap the dish.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra richness, drizzle caramel sauce over the top after baking or sprinkle a pinch of sea salt for added depth of flavor.
- Be sure not to overbake, as the center should remain gooey for the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 51g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg