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Gooey Butter Pecan Cake

Gooey Butter Pecan Cake

This Gooey Butter Pecan Cake features a rich, buttery flavor with crunchy pecans on top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking pan

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

For the Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

For the Topping

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted for topping
  • 1 cup chopped pecans for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, chopped pecans, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  • For the topping, mix together the melted butter and chopped pecans, then sprinkle over the cake after it has cooled slightly.

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before serving for best results.
Keyword butter cake, Gooey Butter Pecan Cake, pecan dessert