Description
Gooey Butter Cake is a rich, decadent dessert featuring a buttery yellow cake base topped with a sweet, creamy layer of cream cheese and powdered sugar. This classic treat is baked to golden perfection, resulting in a moist, gooey texture that melts in your mouth, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a comforting indulgence.
Ingredients
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For the Cake Base
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
For the Topping
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Make Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 2 eggs until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Spread Cake Batter: Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan, spreading it out to cover the bottom uniformly.
- Prepare Topping Mixture: In a separate large mixing bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Layer the Topping: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter layer in the pan, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top layer is firm and set but still gooey inside.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan to let it firm up for easier slicing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cut into 16 squares and serve this deliciously gooey and sweet butter cake to your guests or family.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to blend smoothly with powdered sugar for the topping.
- Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly gooey for the classic gooey butter cake texture.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate to maintain freshness.
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling cinnamon or nutmeg over the top before baking.
