Description
This rich and indulgent dessert combines a chocolate cake base with a creamy, gooey cream cheese topping, all enhanced by the crunch of pecans. Perfect for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake Layer:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 oz powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Stir in the chopped pecans. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the 2 eggs, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder, and beat until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer in the dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set but still gooey in the center.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
This cake is best served at room temperature and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
