Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Two slices of gooey butter cake stacked on a white plate.

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Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Simple gooey butter cake includes a crumbly cake crust with a gooey cream cheese topping that is completely addicting!

Prep Time7

Cook Time40

Total Time47

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 egg
½ cup butter, melted
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
powdered sugar, to sprinkle

Instructions

Grease a 9x13 pan and turn oven to 350°F.
Blend cake mix, 1 egg, and butter until smooth. Press into your greased 9x13 pan.
Blend cream cheese, 2 eggs, vanilla and powdered sugar until creamy and smooth. Spread over your the first mixture in your pan.
Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes or until edges are golden brown (middle may sink in a bit).
Top with powdered sugar and ENJOY!

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

Use a plastic knife to cut neat, clean slices. It will slice right through this texture with ease.
You can use a handheld electric mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment to combine all the ingredients, but do not overmix.
The bottom layer should be much thicker than a typical cake batter and more like a soft dough. Use a rubber spatula or add a little olive oil to your finger to help press it evenly in the pan.
A delicious option is to top each slice with some fresh berries.

Store this gooey butter cake recipe at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

Freeze this treat for later by wrapping it tightly with plastic wrap. Then keep it in a freeze-safe container or bag. It should last for 4-5 months in the freezer.

For more substitutions and tips, check out the full recipe post

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