Chocolate Chip Gooey Butter Cake - Murdoch Perk Recipe

Name: Chocolate Chip Gooey Butter Cake - Murdoch Perk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2/3 cup butter flavor shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 4 eggs, large, divided; 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided; 12 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 lb powdered sugar, divided

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup butter flavor shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
4 eggs, large, divided
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 lb powdered sugar, divided

1
Preheat oven to 350. Coat an 11 x 13 pan with cooking spray.
2
Stir together flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer until creamy. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, and mix to blend. Add flour mixture in three additions until well combined, but do not overbeat. Gently stir in 2 cups chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Set aside.
4
In another bowl, beat cream cheese with clean beaters until fluffy. Set aside 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar to the cream cheese, then beat in the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla and the remaining 2 eggs. Beat until smooth. Stir in the remaining 1 cup chocolate chips. Pour filling over batter in prepared pan. Dust the top with the reserved 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
5
Bake for 40-50 minutes until the edges brown. The center should be slightly wiggly.
6
Let cook on a wire rack to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before cutting and serving.
7
Preparation and cooking time does not include cooking and refrigeration times.

2484

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

282

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Chip Gooey Butter Cake - Murdoch Perk 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.

Chocolate Chip Gooey Butter Cake - Murdoch Perk

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