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Cozy Gooey Butter Pecan Cake Dessert

Cozy Gooey Butter Pecan Cake Dessert to Warm Your Heart

This Cozy Gooey Butter Pecan Cake Dessert offers a rich, creamy experience perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans reserve some for topping
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free blend for gluten-free
  • 2 Eggs can substitute with flaxseed eggs for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to enhance flavors
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar choose organic if possible
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk or milk-vinegar mix
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Bourbon optional
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for sweetness and caramel
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or non-dairy alternative
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar starting point for caramel
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for richness
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Toast the chopped pecans in a skillet with melted butter for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in one egg.
  4. Blend brown butter with granulated sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, and bourbon.
  5. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
  7. Pour half the batter into the pan, add cream cheese layer, top with remaining batter and pecans.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are golden and center jiggles slightly.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  10. Prepare caramel sauce by melting sugar and butter, then add cream.
  11. Serve cake slices drizzled with caramel sauce and extra pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the cake for optimal gooey texture and ensure all ingredients are fresh.

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