Gooey Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Cake
A nostalgic dessert featuring a creamy, gooey cake with caramelized pecans, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is set.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg