Gooey Butter Cake
Gooey Butter Cake is a St. Louis original made with a soft, buttery cake base and a gooey, sweet cream cheese layer on top. It’s golden, rich, and just the right amount of indulgent – perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a cozy treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Midwestern
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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1 box yellow cake mix
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
For the Filling:
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
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Make the crust:
In a medium bowl, mix together the cake mix, melted butter, and egg until a thick dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. -
Make the filling:
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and melted butter and mix until well combined. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth and creamy. -
Assemble:
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread evenly. -
Bake:
Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Don’t overbake – it should be gooey in the middle! -
Cool and serve:
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Dust with extra powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
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This dessert is rich, so small squares go a long way!
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Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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For a twist, use a chocolate, spice, or lemon cake mix.
Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/gooey-butter-cake/