Description
This Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a luscious American dessert featuring a rich buttery cake base topped with a creamy, sweet cream cheese layer. With a perfectly gooey center and golden edges, it’s a delightful treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Filling Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Make Cake Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and one large egg until a thick dough forms. Press this evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the cake base.
- Prepare Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining two eggs, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the filling is creamy and well combined.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake base, spreading it smoothly to the edges for uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the center remains slightly soft and gooey to achieve the perfect texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing into squares. This helps the cake set and retain its gooey center.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract to the cream cheese filling.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar just before serving for a pretty finish.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain the signature ooey gooey center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
