Here’s a classic Gooey Butter Cake — a rich, buttery, soft cake with a sweet, creamy topping that’s slightly gooey in the center 🍰✨
🍰 Classic Gooey Butter Cake
🧂 Ingredients
Bottom Cake Layer
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Gooey Topping
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Layer
- Mix cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until combined.
- Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3️⃣ Make the Gooey Topping
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar until creamy.
- Pour over the cake layer and spread evenly.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is slightly soft.
- Don’t overbake — a little jiggle in the center is perfect for gooeyness.
5️⃣ Cool & Serve
- Cool completely before cutting.
- Dust with extra powdered sugar if desired.
💡 Tips
- Use freshly shredded cream cheese for smooth topping.
- Let it cool completely for cleaner slices.
- Add lemon zest or a little almond extract to the topping for extra flavor.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake 🍫
- Pumpkin Spice Gooey Butter Cake 🎃
- Or a small-batch 9×9-inch version for easier serving
