Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

50 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Combine dark chocolate fudge cake mix, melted salted butter, pecans, and an egg in a bowl and beat with a mixer.
  2. 2Butter a 13x9 baking dish and press the mixture into an even layer.
  3. 3Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  4. 4Beat in eggs.
  5. 5Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder and mix until smooth.
  6. 6Mix in more melted salted butter and vanilla extract.
  7. 7Spread the mixture evenly over the crust.
  8. 8Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, or until the sides are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  9. 9Let it cool completely in the pan before slicing.
  10. 10Dust with powdered sugar or serve with fresh berries, whipped cream, or ice cream.

Ingredients

  • 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
  • 1 stick melted salted butter
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 unit egg
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 stick melted salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

13x9 baking dishhand mixer