Thin Mint Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Thin Mint Gooey Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 thin mint cookies (one sleeve); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 large egg; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons milk; 8 ounces cream cheese, by weight, softened; 2 large eggs, beaten; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 16 ounces confectioners' sugar, by weight, sifted; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

14 thin mint cookies (one sleeve)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons milk
8 ounces cream cheese, by weight, softened
2 large eggs, beaten
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces confectioners' sugar, by weight, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350F Spray 9x13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a food processor, pulse Thin Mints until they are small crumbs.
3
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, cookie crumbs, sugar, baking powder and kosher salt.
4
Add one egg, 8 Tbsp melted butter, and milk, then mix to form stiff dough.
5
Press the dough evenly in the bottom of the cake pan for the bottom layer.
6
In a large bowl, use mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth.
7
Slowly add the two beaten eggs, vanilla and 8 Tbsp melted butter and continue mixing until mixture is smooth and creamy.
8
Add the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat again until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
9
Pour this on top of the bottom layer.
10
Bake for 40 minutes.
11
Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.

1455

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

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: 14 thin mint cookies (one sleeve), 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Thin Mint 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.

Thin Mint Gooey Butter Cake

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