Gooey Butter Cake – A Rich and Irresistible Classic
Gooey Butter Cake is a rich, dense dessert with a soft, creamy topping.It features a buttery cake base and a sweet cream cheese layer.The texture is moist, gooey, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.Perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix cake mix, egg, and melted butter until combined.
- Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and melted butter; mix well.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
- Pour topping over the base.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly gooey.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Center should remain slightly soft after baking.
- Do not overbake—gooey texture is key.
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing.
- Let cake cool before cutting for clean slices.
- Dust with powdered sugar for extra appeal.