Caroline Chess Cake

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: American

A rich and creamy layered cake combining a buttery pecan crust with a smooth cream cheese topping, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 1 stick butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 package cream cheese
  • 16 ounces powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Instructions

  1. Mix the cake mix, butter, 1 egg, and chopped pecans together until well combined.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
  3. Bake the crust if necessary (not specified, assuming no baking for crust).
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon extract to the cream cheese and blend until creamy.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
  7. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

844 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV
Total Fat 53.1g 68% DV
Carbs 74.2g 27% DV
Fiber 2.7g 10% DV
Sugar 29.5g 59% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 333mg 14% DV
Potassium 319.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 162mg 54% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 93mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 134mg 10% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

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

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