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

There are few desserts as indulgent and decadent as an Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. This classic dessert is a St. Louis specialty that has become a beloved treat all over the country. With its rich, gooey, and buttery texture, this cake is a favorite for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Originating in the 1930s, Ooey Gooey Butter Cake was created by accident when a St. Louis baker mistakenly added too much butter to a cake recipe. However, instead of throwing it out, the baker sold the gooey, ri...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix cake mix and 2 eggs together in a bowl. Add butter and vanilla extract; mix until batter is smooth and thick. Spread batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and 2 eggs together in a bowl until smooth; spread over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sides of cake are pulled away from dish and browned, 25 to 35 minutes. Cool cake completely. Sprinkle more confectioners' sugar over cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 278mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 58mg