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