Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent goodness of Gooey Butter Cake, a classic American dessert that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. With a buttery cake base and a creamy, sweet filling, every bite is a taste of nostalgia and bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Cake Base: Combine cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Press into pan.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and powdered sugar.
- Layer and Bake: Pour filling over crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden and center is gooey.
- Cool and Serve: Cool cake completely before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Try adding lemon zest or fruit preserves for flavor variations.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
