Real Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Real Gooey Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/3 cup butter, softened; Filling; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup evaporated milk; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Crust
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
Filling
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350-degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar to prepare the crust. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs and starts to cling together. Pat into the bottom and sides of a greased 9 x 9 pan.
2
To prepare the filling, beat the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Mix in egg until combined. A bit at a time, alternately add the flour and evaporated milk, mixing after each addition. Add corn syrup and vanilla. Mix at medium speed until well blended.
3
Pour filling into crust-lined pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until cake is nearly set. Do not overcook. Let cool in pan.

1022

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: Crust, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/3 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Real 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.

Real Gooey Butter Cake

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