Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix by hand the dry cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter. Pat into the bottom of the greased pan and set aside.

Step 3

With electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese, 2 eggs, and vanilla well. Add confectioners sugar and beat well. Pour filling onto cake mixture and spread evenly.

Step 4

Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Step 5

Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. You want the center to be a little gooey, so don't over bake.