Description
A rich and fudgy chocolate cake filled with creamy pecan-studded goodness, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (18.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a bowl until smooth. Press into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla and melted butter.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar and cocoa powder until silky smooth. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Spread the filling evenly over the crust and sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes until the center is slightly gooey.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added richness, consider using high-quality chocolate and butter. Do not overbake to maintain gooeyness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg