Description
Indulge in the irresistible richness of Lemon Gooey Butter Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the zesty freshness of lemon with a decadent, creamy texture. This easy-to-make treat will be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 box lemon cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the crust: Mix lemon cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Press the dough into the pan.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, add eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice. Mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 35–40 minutes until set.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Chill for clean slices.
- Enhance with extra lemon zest.
- Store in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
