Description
Indulge in the sweet and creamy goodness of this Dolly Parton Dessert, a decadent treat that combines a buttery cake base with a rich cream cheese topping, sprinkled with coconut and pecans.
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Cream Cheese Topping:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Additional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cake Base: In a bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg to form a dough. Press the dough into the baking dish to create a crust.
- Make the Cream Cheese Topping: Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the eggs, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Spread this mixture over the crust.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Sprinkle coconut and pecans over the cream cheese layer. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set. Cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- This dessert is a twist on the gooey butter cake style, with a Southern inspiration from Dolly Parton’s favorite treats.
- Variations: Try with walnuts instead of pecans or omit the coconut for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
