St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

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3.7

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    16 bars

  • Calories

    236 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

This delicious St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe is easy to make and has chocolate and coconut in the middle for extra flavor. The perfect summer dessert!

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Ingredients

Servings

For Crust

  • One Box of Vanilla or Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, 1/2 stick

For Middle

  • 1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 Cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 - 8 oz block of cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 pinch of salt

Topping

  • confectioners sugar
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Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven o 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Spray a 9x13" rectangular baking dish with non-stick spray
  3. In a bowl, mix the cake mix, egg, and melted butter
  4. Press this mixture on the bottom of the baking dish
  5. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and coconut flakes on top
  6. In another bowl, mix the cream cheese with a mixer until fluffy. About 3 minutes
  7. Add the one egg at a time beating well after each addition
  8. Lower the speed and slowly add the confectioners sugar, salt, and the vanilla
  9. Mix until everything is creamy
  10. Place the filling on top the coconut and chocolate chips
  11. Spread evenly
  12. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the top has browned
  13. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting
  14. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar
  15. Cut into squares
  16. Enjoy!

Notes

  • These bars keep at room temperature inside an airtight container

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1square Calories 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 89mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1square
Calories 236kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 89mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 140IU 3%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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