Description
Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate with crunchy pecans, all enveloped in a buttery, gooey cake. Perfect for holidays or cozy weeknight treats, this indulgent delight is sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering. With its easy preparation and unforgettable flavor, it promises to leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and brown sugar. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set around the edges but still gooey in the center. Allow cooling before slicing and dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg