Description
Rich Southern Brownie Pecan Pie Ooey Gooey Butter Cake brings indulgent layers of chocolate and caramel magic to dessert lovers. Creamy textures and nutty pecans create a mouthwatering experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (18.25 ounces/518 grams) Brownie mix
- 1 box (15.25 ounces/432 grams) Yellow cake mix
- 1 and 1/2 cups Pecans, chopped
Liquid and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 3 Large eggs
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Prepare brownie mixture according to package directions, then distribute uniformly across the pan’s bottom, creating an even chocolate foundation.
- Craft the pecan pie filling by whisking corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until thoroughly integrated, then fold in chopped pecans, creating a rich, nutty mixture.
- Create the butter cake layer by blending yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and consistent, taking care to minimize lumps.
- Gently cascade the butter cake batter over the pecan filling, using a spatula to achieve complete and gentle coverage without disturbing the underlying layers.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven, allowing the dessert to bake for 50-55 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and ensuring a toothpick emerges with minimal moisture when tested.
- Extract from the oven and position on a wire rack, permitting complete cooling to stabilize the intricate layered structure.
- Optional: Dust the surface with a delicate veil of powdered sugar for visual appeal and subtle sweetness.
- Slice into generous portions, revealing the decadent stratification of chocolate, pecan, and buttery cake in each compelling serving.
Notes
- Ensure brownie mix is evenly spread to create a uniform base that supports the rich layers above.
- Whisk pecan pie filling thoroughly to prevent sugar crystallization and achieve a smooth, glossy texture.
- Gently pour cake batter over filling to maintain distinct layers without excessive mixing.
- Let cake cool completely before cutting to allow layers to set and flavors to meld together.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg