How to Make Gooey Butter Cake I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gooey butter cake is a St. Louis original that has been a beloved dessert for decades. This rich and decadent treat has a gooey, buttery center with a sweet, tender crust, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. This recipe for Gooey Butter Cake I is a classic version of the beloved dessert, and it's sure to become a favorite in your household.

The origins of gooey butter cake can be traced back to the 1930s, when it was reportedly created by a St. Louis baker who accidentally r...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 (9x13 inch) cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • Melt the butter slightly. Mix it with 2 of the eggs and cake mix. Pour batter into prepared pan. Mix the remaining 2 eggs with the cream cheese, and the confectioner's sugar. Pour this mixture evenly over the first mixture. Do not stir.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    245 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 236mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 43mg