Gooey Butter Cake

Gooey butter cake is a St. Louis treat that combines a dense, buttery cake bottom with a rich, irresistibly gooey cream cheese layer on top. Imagine a melt-in-your-mouth, bar-shaped cheesecake on a buttery cake base, dusted with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness. It's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without a ton of effort.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword easy cake recipes, easy dessert recipes, St Louis Recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 327kcal

Author Nicole Cook

Ingredients

15.25 ounce butter cake mix yellow or golden
½ cup salted butter melted and cooled
4 large eggs divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
8 ounce cream cheese room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, melted butter, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined. The mixture will be thick. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of your greased pan.
Using an electric mixer in a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and continue mixing until well incorporated. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar until you have a creamy and smooth filling.
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cake batter in the pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly.
Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes at 350°F. The edges should be golden brown, but the center may be slightly sunken. This is a sign of gooey goodness!
Let the cake cool completely before serving. Dust with additional powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness (optional).

Notes

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of melted butter in the cake batter.
Feel free to experiment with different cake mix flavors like spice cake or chocolate cake mix.
Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts or chocolate chips on top of the cake batter before pouring the cream cheese filling for a delightful textural contrast.

Enjoy your delicious and easy gooey butter cake!

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