Delicious Gooey Butter Pecan Cake: The Best Comfort Dessert
A rich and decadent dessert that combines the flavors of butter, sugar, and pecans into a gooey cake that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour and baking powder, then stir into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the pecans.
- Spread the batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for added indulgence.
- This cake can be stored at room temperature for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Gooey Butter Pecan Cake, Comfort Dessert