Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Gooey Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound store-bought yeast-raised coffee cake; 1 1/2 sticks (½ tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened; 1 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; Pinch salt; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; 3 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups flour; Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

1 pound store-bought yeast-raised coffee cake
1 1/2 sticks (½ tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch salt
1 egg
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups flour
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

1
Generously butter 1 (9 by 13-inch) baking pan.
2
Cut the coffee cake into 2-inch pieces and press pieces in the baking pan to form a snug single layer.
3
In a bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the butter, sugar, and salt until very smooth.
4
Add the egg, then beat in the corn syrup until smooth.
5
Add the water and vanilla and, when incorporated, lower the speed to low and add the flour, mixing until just combined.
6
Using a fork, pierce the coffee cake all over.
7
Pour the gooey butter batter over the top of the cake pieces, using the back of a spoon or a spatula to spread evenly.
8
Let stand for 20 minutes.
9
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake until the butter is bubbly and golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes, being careful not to over bake, as the cake will not be gooey.
10
Cool to room temperature, cut into squares, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar to serve.

886

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound store-bought yeast-raised coffee cake, 1 1/2 sticks (½ tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened, 1 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, Pinch 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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