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Gooey Butter Cake

A St Louis tradition, this Gooey Butter Cake is simplified with it's easy cake mix option! Chewy Butter Cake crust with a gooey cream cheese filling!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 235 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the crust:
  • 1 box yellow cake mix just the dry mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
For the filling:
  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
For the topping:
  • 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar for topping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with baking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, softened butter, and egg. Beat until combined, and crumbly.
  3. Pour into baking dish and press with palm of hand to create a firm crust.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Beat for about 3-4 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl as need.
  5. Pour over crust.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and cool completely. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. ENJOY.

Notes

  • Use baking spray in your dish to prevent the gooey cake bars from sticking!
  • Make sure to let your butter and cream cheese come to room temperature. This is important!
  • Be sure to mix the filling layer well. Much like frosting, or a cheesecake, you want the cream cheese incorporated into the egg and powdered sugar. Beat for several minutes!
  • Top with powdered sugar. For whatever reason this cake looks very naked and bland. Top it with some powdered sugar to add a sweet decorative touch!
  • STORAGE: Keep cake in airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to one week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 238mg (10%) Sugar 23g (46%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235

% Daily Value*

Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 238mg 10%
Sugar 23g 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.