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Classic St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

Experience the rich, buttery indulgence of a classic gooey butter cake that perfectly balances sweet and creamy textures in every bite. This beloved St. Louis tradition features a tender cake base topped with a luscious cream cheese layer that bakes into a golden, ooey-gooey masterpiece.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 18 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 334
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15.25 ounce package yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar 1 pound
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • Additional powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the cake base: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended. The mixture will be thick and sticky.
  3. Press the cake mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan, creating a firm base layer.
  4. Make the gooey topping: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla to the cream cheese, beating until well incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating on low speed until combined.
  7. Pour in the melted butter and continue beating until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  8. Carefully pour the gooey topping over the cake base, spreading evenly to all edges.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. The center should still be slightly jiggly and the edges just turning golden brown.
  10. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  11. Just before serving, dust generously with additional powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 278mgSugar: 39g
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