Description
Indulge in this decadent Gooey Butter Cake that combines a rich cream cheese layer with a moist yellow cake base for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
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- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- powdered sugar to sprinkle
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Base: Mix yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter. Press into a greased baking dish.
- Mix Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Pour over cake base.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool before slicing. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of salt to the cream cheese layer.
- You can customize this recipe by adding nuts or chocolate chips to the cake base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg