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Gooey Butter Cake - Indulge in the decadence of Gooey Butter Cake, a beloved dessert hailing from St. Louis, Missouri. This rich, buttery delight features a luscious crea

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Gooey Butter Cake

Indulge in the decadence of Gooey Butter Cake, a beloved dessert hailing from St. Louis, Missouri. This rich, buttery delight features a luscious cream cheese topping layered over a sweet, dense cake base. Perfect for gatherings or simply as a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cake has an irresistible gooey texture that melts in your mouth. The origins of this dessert date back to the 1930s when a baker accidentally created it by mixing up the proportions of cake batter, and the rest is delicious history!

Serves 12

Ingredients

Yellow cake mix
1 package (15.25 oz)
Unsalted butter
1/2 cup, melted
Eggs
3 large
Cream cheese
8 oz, softened
Powdered sugar
4 cups
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter, mixing until well combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the greased baking dish to form the cake base.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the remaining 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Mix until the mixture is velvety and well blended.
  4. Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake mix layer in the baking dish, ensuring an even coverage.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center jiggles slightly when the pan is gently shaken.
  6. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to serve.

Tips

  • 💡 For a twist, try adding chocolate chips or fruit toppings like blueberries or raspberries in the cream cheese layer.
  • 💡 Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar on top for a beautiful presentation.
  • 💡 This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it a great make-ahead dessert.

Dietary Information

Servings: 12 Dish Type: Dessert Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Calories: 330 Fat: 17g Carbs: 43g Protein: 4g Sodium: 250mg Sugar: 28g

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