Description
A classic gooey butter cake with a rich, buttery crust and a sweet, gooey filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until combined. Press into the pan.
- Beat cream cheese, 2 eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix well.
- Spread filling over the crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until edges are golden and center is set but still slightly soft.
- Cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Do not overbake—the center should remain gooey.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg