Description
This Gooey Butter Cake features a rich and buttery yellow cake mix crust topped with a luscious, creamy baked cream cheese layer. With simple ingredients and easy steps, it delivers a decadent, sweet dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare crust: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined, then press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form the crust layer.
- Prepare cream cheese topping: In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating slowly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake crust in the baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set but still gooey in the center.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing. This helps the cake set and makes it easier to cut. Enjoy your gooey butter cake as a delicious, rich dessert.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in the topping.
- Be careful not to overbake; the center should remain slightly gooey for that classic texture.
- You can dust additional confectioners' sugar on top before serving for added sweetness and presentation.
- This cake is rich, so small portions are usually sufficient.