Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Gooey Chocolate Pecan Cake that combines the richness of chocolate, the nuttiness of pecans, and the sweetness of caramel in every gooey bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Toppings:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Prepare the cake: Pour the batter into the baking dish, smooth the top, then drizzle the sweetened condensed milk, caramel sauce, and chocolate chips over it.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set but gooey in the center. Let it cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with more caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
- For an extra gooey center, slightly underbake the cake and let it rest before serving.
- This cake pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
