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Christmas Gooey Butter Pecan Cake

Delicious Gooey Butter Pecan Cake

A rich, gooey cake loaded with buttery pecans and a creamy cream cheese layer, perfect for a decadent dessert or special occasion treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan with salted butter.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the whole egg and egg yolk, mixing well, then gradually incorporate icing sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chopped pecans gently.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra gooeyness, serve slightly warm with a drizzle of heavy cream or caramel sauce.