Gooey Butter Cake
This Gooey Butter Cake features a rich, creamy layer atop a thick, crumbly base, creating a delightful dessert that is perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg in a mixing bowl. Stir until just combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the greased pan until even.
- Beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Add the 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix until silky-smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer in the pan.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the top is set and lightly golden.
- Cool in the pan before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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