Gooey Butter Cake
Gooey Butter Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert with a buttery crust and a soft, gooey cream cheese topping. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, it’s beloved for its unique texture and sweet, tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the remaining 2 eggs and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the center is still slightly gooey.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Use full-fat block cream cheese for best results.Let the cake cool completely before slicing to help it set.Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.This cake tastes great warm or chilled.Try variations like chocolate, lemon, or pumpkin for seasonal twists.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/16 of cake)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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