Carolina Chew Cake Chewy Cakes

Delight your taste buds with Carolina Chew Cake Chewy Cakes, a Southern-inspired treat brimming with buttery richness and nutty goodness. This easy-to-make recipe features a luscious base of melted butter, light brown sugar, and a touch of vanilla, folded with all-purpose flour and studded with crunchy pecans for the ultimate texture. Baked to golden perfection, these moist, chewy bars strike the perfect balance between soft and crisp. Ready in under an hour, this dessert is ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or a sweet after-dinner indulgence. Store them easily for up to five days and enjoy their irresistible, homemade charm every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Remove from heat and stir in the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until blended and smooth. Let this mixture cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk the eggs into the cooled butter and sugar mixture, one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the chopped pecans to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares or bars.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy your chewy Carolina Chew Cakes! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1129.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4599.2

Total Fat 194.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 806mg	0%
Sodium 1077.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 703.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 506.5g
Protein 54.8g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 471.8mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 1470.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.6%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 58.8%