Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Gooey Butter Cake with its rich, creamy filling atop a buttery cake base. This St. Louis classic is an easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
For the Base:
For the Filling:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the cake mix, melted butter, and egg to form the crust. Press into the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, melted butter, then powdered sugar. Pour over crust.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until edges are golden and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool before slicing into squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving for a classic touch.
- This cake improves with time, making it great for preparing a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 46 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
