Gooey Chocolate Pecan Dream Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- Extra pecans for garnish
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cake and garnish with extra pecans.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 70 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 10 servings