Original Gooey Butter Cake
A delicious, rich, and creamy cake from St. Louis that features a gooey layer over a buttery base, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until well blended.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, 2 eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake mix layer in the pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the center is set.
- Let it cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For best results, use softened cream cheese and check for doneness by ensuring the top is lightly browned and center is set. You can add almond extract or lemon zest for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/original-gooey-butter-cake/