To Make Gooey Butter Cake You Will Need!
Simple pantry ingredients is all you will need to make this tasty treat!
- Yellow cake mix
- Butter
- Eggs: Free run / organic and fresh is preferable
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar: Also known as confectioners sugar or icing sugar
How To Make This Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9×12″ pan.
- Mix cake mix, butter and eggs until thick and smooth.
- Creating a slight wall, spread mixture in pan {best with your hands}.
- Mix the remaining ingredients on low until smooth. Pour over cake mixture. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top to garnish.
- Bake 45 minutes, leaving it slightly gooey.
- Garnish with sprinkles of powdered sugar, cool and serve.
The History Of The Gooey Butter Cake
How Long Does The Cake Keep?
I enjoy serving this cake for out of town guests because it’s quick and easy to make and can be prepared in advance. The cake will last between for 1-2 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze the cake for up to a month by wrapping it in plastic wrap or in a large freezer bag.
Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Recipe Variations
Top Tips To Make This Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
- Be sure to grease your pan so that the cake doesn’t stick.
- Bake the cake in a pre-heated oven for the best results.
- Once baked, the cake should remain slightly gooey.
Be sure to check out these other tasty sweet treats!
- Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
- Banana Cake Recipe
- Peanut Butter Cookie Cake
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Gooey Butter Cake
The best Gooey Butter Cake recipe, a sweet and rich breakfast danish.
Ingredients
- Golden Butter Recipe Yellow Cake Mix
- 1/2 c butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 lb powdered sugar
- 1 egg
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9x12" pan.
- Mix cake mix, butter and eggs until thick and smooth.
- Creating a slight wall, spread mixture in pan {best with your hands}.
Mix the remaining ingredients on low until smooth. Pour over cake mixture. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top to garnish.
Bake 45 minutes, leaving it slightly gooey.
- Garnish with sprinkles of powdered sugar, cool and serve.
Yum!! This looks amazing!
Thanks, Eden! I hope your week is off to a great start!
Oh my goodness, I can’t wait to make this! It looks delicious!
Thanks, Celia! It’s heavenly. Dangerously heavenly!
i had this in st. louis. it’s delish!
You won’t regret it! We can eat it morning, noon and night!
How do I get a printable version?
I just updated it Anne! It was an older recipe before I started using recipe cards. Thanks for your patience & enjoy!
This will be on my table this Easter! Thanks very much for making it soooo easy. :o)
Looks so delicious! I’ll be trying it soon.
Rachel
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This looks SO delicious!! Too bad it’s still bathing suit season! Still want to try it anyway! Thanks for the temptation!
xo E + J
OH This is my favorite cake in the world!!!! YUM
Would you believe ive never had the pleasure of eating this cake? 🙂 although ive seen many a recipe and you may have given me the final push needed to just MAKE it finally! gorgeous photos too!