Gooey Butter Pecan Cake Recipe - A Creamy, Nutty Dessert

Gooey Butter Pecan Cake Recipe - A Creamy, Nutty Dessert

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Savor this gooey butter pecan cake, featuring a rich cream cheese topping, toasted pecans, and homemade caramel sauce. Perfect for special occasions or when you crave something truly decadent!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter (28 g)
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans (140 g)
  • 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)
  • 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 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence
  • 1 tablespoon optional bourbon
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, softened (120 ml)
  • 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

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