Description
Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a rich and luscious American dessert featuring a buttery cake base topped with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese layer. Originating from St. Louis, this easy-to-make treat is delightfully gooey in the center and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake Base
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Cream Cheese Topping
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the pan and base: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 2 eggs until a thick dough forms. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Make the cream cheese topping: In a separate large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the remaining 2 eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until well combined.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake base. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Cool before serving: Let the cake cool completely before cutting into squares to help it set and maintain its gooey texture.
Notes
- The cake is meant to be slightly gooey in the center, so avoid overbaking.
- For a fun twist, try using different cake mix flavors such as lemon or chocolate.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
