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Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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:

    • 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

  1. Prepare Cake Base: Mix yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter. Press into a greased baking dish.
  2. Mix Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Pour over cake base.
  3. Bake: Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until edges are golden.
  4. 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