Description
Indulge in this Gooey Chocolate Pecan Cake, a rich and fudgy chocolate dessert packed with crunchy pecans. Perfectly balanced between gooey and crunchy, this easy-to-make cake is ideal for any occasion. Serve it warm for extra decadence, and enjoy every bite of this chocolate lover’s dream!
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour1/2
cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Optional: powdered sugar or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
- Incorporate Liquids – Add milk, vanilla extract, and eggs, whisking until well combined.
- Fold Ingredients Together – Gradually mix in dry ingredients, stirring gently. Avoid overmixing.
- Add Mix-ins – Fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
- Bake – Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool & Serve – Let cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For extra gooey texture, bake for 25 minutes and check with a toothpick.
Make it vegan by substituting eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water per egg).
Enhance flavor with a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder.
Gluten-free option: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: ~320 kcal per serving
