Gooey Butter Cake
Ooey gooey butter cake relies more on texture than height, with a dense base supporting a soft cream cheese layer. The edges bake through while the center stays loose, hence the name.
Servings: 12
Equipment
- Baking Dish 9 x 13-Inch
- Electric Mixer or StandMixer
- Fine Mesh Sieve Optional
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- 1 Box yellow cake mix 15 ¼-Ounce
- 1 ½ Sticks salted butter ¾ Cup, melted
- 2 eggs large
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
- 8 Ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 Cups powdered sugar
- ½ Cup salted butter melted
- 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg large
- powdered sugar optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the Cake Batter
- Mix the cake mix, melted butter, eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Prepare the Topping
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until combined.
Bake the Cake
- Pour the topping over the base and carefully spread the mixture to the edges.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the edges are set and the center is still slightly gooey and wobbly.
- Cool completely before topping with powdered sugar if liked and slicing.
Notes
Watch the center: A slight wobble means the topping will stay gooey once cooled.
Soften the cream cheese: This prevents lumps in the topping.
Spread gently: Avoid digging into the base when adding the top layer.
Cool fully: The cake firms as it cools and slices much more cleanly.
Dust last: Add powdered sugar right before serving to keep it looking fresh.
Soften the cream cheese: This prevents lumps in the topping.
Spread gently: Avoid digging into the base when adding the top layer.
Cool fully: The cake firms as it cools and slices much more cleanly.
Dust last: Add powdered sugar right before serving to keep it looking fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 903IU | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg
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