Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet, tangy, and creamy with this Lemon Gooey Butter Cake. A luscious lemon-flavored treat that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake Crust:
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Mix lemon cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg to form a dough. Press into the pan.
- Mix Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, lemon zest, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Layer and Bake: Pour cream cheese mixture over crust. Bake for 35–40 minutes until set. Cool before slicing.
- Enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar and serve!
Notes
- Enhance lemon flavor with extract or lemon curd.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
