Apple Butter Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Apple Butter Gooey Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 1 cup flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Filling:; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup MUSSELMAN'S(R) Apple Butter; 1 egg; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Whipped cream, for serving; Ground cinnamon, for serving

Servings: persons

Cake:
1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup MUSSELMAN'S(R) Apple Butter
1 egg
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Whipped cream, for serving
Ground cinnamon, for serving

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square pan.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk in the egg, melted butter, milk and vanilla until moistened. Spread evenly in the pan (mixture will be slightly sticky).
3
Make the filling:
4
In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese and apple butter until smooth. Beat in the egg, then beat in the melted butter and vanilla. Scrape down the bowl, then beat in the powdered sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
5
Spread the filling over the cake layer, then bake 45-50 minutes or until the center is set (do not overbake as the center should be slightly gooey). Cool completely before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and dust with cinnamon. For best results, let cake sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before serving.
6
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 1 cup flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Apple Butter Gooey Butter Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple Butter Gooey Butter Cake

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