Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Gooey Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cake; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 large egg; For the topping; 8 ounces cream cheese; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 16 ounces confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup butter, melted

Servings: persons

For the cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg
For the topping
8 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
16 ounces confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2
For cake, combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bow. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, and egg. Add flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until dough is moist and crumbly. Spread dough evenly in a prepared pan.
3
For topping, a in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Reserve 2 tbsp on confectioner's sugar. With beaters on low speed, mix remaining confectioner's sugar into cream cheese mixture. Mix in melted butter until fully blended.
4
Pour topping over dough and spread it evenly with a rubber spatula. Bake for 40-45 min or until topis set with a nicely golden crust, but inside is still slightly gooey and soft. Remove from oven and cool completely. Cut into squares. Just before serving, sprinkle with reserved 2 tbsp confectioner's sugar.

1520

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cake, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Gooey Butter Cake

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