Description

Indulge in the rich, decadent goodness of Gooey Butter Cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. A buttery cake mix crust is topped with a creamy, sweet filling for a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the crust:

1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg

For the filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare crust: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and egg to form a thick dough. Press into the pan to form the crust.
Make filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, melted butter, and powdered sugar. Mix until creamy.
Assemble: Pour filling over the crust and spread evenly.
Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until edges are set and golden but the center is slightly jiggly.
Cool: Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overbake—the center should be gooey.
Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving if desired.
This cake is even better the next day once fully chilled.