Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
Indulge in pure decadence! Gooey butter cake starts with a buttery, yellow cake base. This is overlaid with a lusciously sweet, gooey cream cheese filling. Its unique texture and rich flavor make it a truly irresistible dessert.
Servings: 12
Cost: $9
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 - ounce box yellow cake mix
- 1 egg room temperature
- 2/3 cup butter melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese
For the Gooey Layer
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
- Coat a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, egg and melted butter together until smooth.
- Press the cake mixture into the pan in an even layer.
- Using a hand mixer, blend the cream cheese, 2 eggs, vanilla, almond extract and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread the mixture over the cake mix mixture.
- Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 628IU | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg