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Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

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Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a rich and decadent dessert featuring a buttery yellow cake base topped with a luscious, creamy cream cheese layer dusted with powdered sugar. This classic Midwestern treat is perfectly balanced between a soft cake and a gooey, sweet topping, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for gatherings or a special treat, it’s simple to make with basic ingredients and provides a delightful indulgence for all ages.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

For the Cake Base

  • 1 pkg yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Gooey Topping

  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 oz powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when you start baking your cake.
  2. Prepare Cake Base: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and ½ cup of melted butter. Using a hand mixer, blend the ingredients until well combined and smooth.
  3. Shape the Base: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Press the cake batter evenly into the bottom of the pan, forming the cake base layer.
  4. Make the Cream Cheese Topping: In another large bowl, mix the remaining 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and the other ½ cup of melted butter. Beat in the softened cream cheese using a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
  5. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture and continue to mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
  6. Assemble the Cake: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the prepared cake base layer in the pan, ensuring an even and smooth top.
  7. Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes. The edges should turn golden brown, while the center should still have a slight jiggle. Avoid overbaking to maintain the gooey texture.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Once cooled, optionally sprinkle additional powdered sugar on top, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • Softened cream cheese blends more smoothly and helps prevent lumps in the topping.
  • The center of the cake should still jiggle slightly when it’s done baking – this is key for the signature gooey texture.
  • Allow the cake to cool before slicing so the gooey layer can set properly and the cake holds its shape.
  • Store any leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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