Description

This Gooey Butter Cake combines the delightful flavors of cream cheese and butter into a rich and irresistible dessert. Perfect for gatherings, it’s easy to prepare with simple ingredients like yellow cake mix and powdered sugar. Enjoy a warm, comforting treat that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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15.25 ounce package yellow cake mix
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, at room temperature
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
8 ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups sifted powdered sugar, plus extra for sprinkling on top

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9×13 baking pan by spraying it with nonstick spray and lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Make the crust: In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt using a fork until a dough forms.
Press the dough mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create the crust.
Prepare the filling: In a large bowl or using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt on medium speed until creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until fully blended.
Pour the filling mixture over the crust in the pan.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the center still has a slight jiggle.
Let cool completely before slicing and serving. Dust with powdered sugar on top before serving.

Notes

For best results, let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing.
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar to the filling.
Serve warm or chilled, and toppings can include whipped cream or fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 280
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 70mg