Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 3 large eggs (divided)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar, 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and mix until creamy.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is set and the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for a smooth filling. Toast pecans before adding for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg