Butter Pecan Chess Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Butter Pecan Chess Cake offers a rich, buttery base layered with creamy frosting and topped with crunchy pecans. Its indulgent flavors and moist texture make it perfect for special occasions or satisfying dessert cravings. A delightful combination of nutty and sweet elements that appeal to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box butter-pecan cake mix
  • 1 egg
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
  • 1 box powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix the cake mix, 1 beaten egg, and 1 stick melted butter well, then spread in a greased 9 x 13-inch cake pan.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix 1 stick melted butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, 2 eggs, and vanilla well, then pour over the bottom layer.
  3. Sprinkle 1 to 2 cups chopped pecan pieces on top.
  4. Bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes until set and golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

673 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.2g 10% DV
Total Fat 35.4g 45% DV
Carbs 70.4g 26% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 28.5g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 252.3mg 11% DV
Potassium 335.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 226.5mg 76% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 107mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 134.8mg 10% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV
Contains Milk Egg Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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