Description
A rich and festive Christmas Gooey Butter Pecan Cake with a creamy texture and nutty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 whole egg
- 2 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 5 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
- Melt 2 tbsp salted butter in a skillet. Add pecans and toast until fragrant. Set aside.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add icing sugar and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add buttermilk, melted butter, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in toasted pecans. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly gooey.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Adjust salt to taste.
- Serve warm for a gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Christmas, Gooey Butter Pecan Cake, Dessert, Holiday Baking