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Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
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Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

This Gooey Butter Cake is a classic dessert from St. Louis featuring a buttery cake layer topped with a rich, gooey cream cheese topping. It’s a simple, indulgent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion and incredibly easy to make with basic ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layer Ingredients:
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
Cream Cheese Topping Ingredients:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until a dough forms. Press into the prepared pan.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Mix in melted butter.
  4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes. The edges should be golden brown, and the center should be slightly jiggly.
  6. Cool completely before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • To make cleaner slices, refrigerate the cake after cooling.
  • For variations, try using lemon, chocolate, or spice cake mix.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.