🍰 Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

🍰 Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

🍰 Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

Rich, buttery, sweet, and perfectly gooey — this dessert is comfort food at its finest.
If you’re craving a cake that’s indulgent, memorable, and keeps folks coming back for more, this is your moment.

⏱ Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • Cook Time: ~40 minutes

  • Total Time: ~50 minutes

  • Yields: 12 servings

🛒 Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 box vanilla (or yellow) cake mix

  • 6 Tbsp (¾ stick) butter, melted

  • 1 large egg

For the gooey filling:

  • 8-oz package cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • 16-oz box powdered sugar

  • (Optional) Additional powdered sugar for garnish

👩🏽🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease a 9” × 13” baking pan.

  2. Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, 6 Tbsp melted butter, and 1 egg. Press this mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

  3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, ½ cup melted butter, 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.

  4. Assemble & bake: Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly. Bake ~40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is just set (still slightly gooey).

  5. Cool & serve: Let cake cool completely for best texture. If desired, sprinkle additional powdered sugar before serving. Cut into squares and serve.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve chilled or at room temperature — both are delicious.

  • Add fresh berries or whipped cream for a lighter contrast.

  • Cut into smaller bites for parties or buffets.

🔥 Flavor Tip

For extra richness, use a high-quality vanilla extract and let the cake cool fully (or even refrigerate) so the gooey center firms up beautifully.

🧡 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Effortless: minimal steps, maximum flavor

  • Crowd-pleaser: perfect for potlucks, holidays, family dinners

  • Texture magic: buttery crust + creamy, gooey filling

  • Sweet comfort in every bite

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