Ingredients
For the Crust:
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1 box (15.25 oz) Chocolate cake mix
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1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
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1 Large egg
For the Filling:
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8 oz Cream cheese, softened
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2 Large eggs
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1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp Vanilla extract
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1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
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4 cups Confectioners’ sugar
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1 cup Pecans, chopped
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1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
For Garnish:
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Whole pecans
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Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a bowl, mix chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and egg until combined. Press into dish.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla. Mix.
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Add melted butter. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
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Stir in chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
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Pour over crust. Top with whole pecans.
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Bake 40–45 minutes until edges set but center still gooey.
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Cool completely. Cut into squares.
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Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Yield: 16 squares | Prep Time: 15 mins | Bake Time: 45 mins | Total Time: 60 mins | Calories: ~450 per serving