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Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

Irresistible Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Bliss

Indulge in the Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, a delightful dessert combining fudgy brownie base, creamy cheesecake topping, and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 box Brownie Mix Can be replaced with a gluten-free mix
  • 2 large Eggs Ensure they are room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted and cooled
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can be scaled back for reduced sugar
For the Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup Pecans Can be toasted for enhanced flavor
  • 1/2 cup Corn Syrup Choose a gluten-free option if needed
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 tbsp Bourbon For a sophisticated twist
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Swap with regular chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Combine brownie mix, room-temperature eggs, and melted, cooled butter in a bowl. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
  3. Prepare the cream cheese layer by beating room-temperature cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add eggs and mix until incorporated.
  4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the brownie base, then mix pecans with corn syrup and spoon over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and slightly firm.
  6. Cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Remove from the fridge, lift the cake using parchment overhang, slice generously, and serve at room temperature or slightly warmed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results and avoid overbaking for that gooey texture.

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