Gooey Butter Cake
A rich and decadent dessert with a gooey, creamy topping over a buttery cake base, perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1) box yellow cake mix
- (1/2 cups) unsalted butter, melted
- (1) large egg
- (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- (2) large eggs
- (4 cups) powdered sugar
- (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
- (1/4 teaspoons) salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175 °C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 box yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 large egg. Mix until well combined and press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- 3
In another bowl, beat together 8 oz softened cream cheese and 2 large eggs until smooth. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- 4
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer in the baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly jiggly. Do not overbake.
- 6
Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing into squares.
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