Description
Indulge in the decadent goodness of Gooey Butter Pecan Cake, a rich and flavorful dessert that combines the nutty crunch of pecans with a creamy, gooey filling on a moist cake base. This recipe is a perfect balance of textures and flavors, sure to impress any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
For Toasted Pecans and Brown Butter:
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (28 g)
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans (140 g)
For Gooey Cream Cheese Topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 g)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (226 g)
- 1 whole egg, softened
- 1 egg yolk, softened
- 2 1/2 cups icing sugar (325 g)
For Cake Batter:
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (141 g)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
- Browned butter from earlier step
- 1 whole egg, softened
- 1 egg yolk, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1 tablespoon optional bourbon
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, softened (120 ml)
For Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, softened (70 g)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, softened (120 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Toasted Pecans and Brown Butter Start by melting butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and add in the chopped pecans. Toast the pecans for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then cool completely. Brown butter in a pot until nutty and browned, then refrigerate.
- Step 2: Make the Gooey Cream Cheese Topping Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in eggs and powdered sugar until combined. Set aside.
- Step 3: Prepare the Cake Batter Preheat oven. Cream sugar and browned butter, add eggs, vanilla, bourbon, then mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk.
- Step 4: Assemble and Bake the Cake Pour batter into pan, add pecans, top with cream cheese mixture, and bake. Cool and chill.
- Step 5: Make the Caramel Sauce Melt sugar, add butter, cream, vanilla, and salt. Simmer and cool.
- Step 6: Finish and Serve the Cake Remove cake, top with caramel sauce and pecans. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using toasted pecans.
- Adjust the salt in the caramel sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Allow the cake to chill for the best texture before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Gooey Butter Pecan Cake, Dessert Recipe, Pecan Cake, Cream Cheese Cake
