Gooey Butter Cake
What really makes this cake special is how simple it is to bake, and how well it travels. It's perfect for those crazy, hectic occasions like outdoor parties and birthdays.
Ingredients
- 1 (18-ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs divided
- 1 cup butter or 2 sticks, melted and divided
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar plus more for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease or spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a medium-sized bowl add cake mix, one egg, and one stick of the melted butter. Mix with a hand mixer until well-blended. The mixture will look more like a crumbly dough than a cake batter. Pour into the baking dish and press evenly on the bottom of the dish. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese. Mix with a hand mixer until light and airy. Add the remaining eggs, vanilla, and the remaining melted butter (1 stick or 8 tablespoons). Mix until well-blended. Slowly add the powdered sugar and continue to mix until well incorporated. Pour mixture over the bottom layer in the baking dish.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is slightly golden and the middle is still "gooey" when you shake the pan. Do not overcook. You will think it isn't done, but don't be fooled! Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. When cooled, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the cake.
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