Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Gooey butter cake is a St. Louis classic that has been around since the 1930s. It’s a rich and buttery cake that is chewy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and it’s perfect for any occasion. In this recipe, we’ll guide you through making an authentic homemade gooey butter cake that serves 4 people.

Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

This recipe is easy to make and doesn't require any fancy equipment. We've included a list of ingredients, equipment needed, and nutritional facts to make it easy for you to follow along. So let's get started!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Pastry, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 672 kcal

Equipment

• 9-Inch Square Baking Pan
• Mixing Bowls
• Hand Mixer Or
• Stand Mixer Optional
• Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

  

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For The Cake:

• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter At Room Temperature
• 1 Egg Large
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt

For The Topping:

• 8 oz Cream Cheese At Room Temperature
• 2 Eggs Large
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
• 2 cup Powdered Sugar
• Powdered Sugar For Dusting

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Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and beat until well combined.
• In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating until well combined.
• Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
• In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
• Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the cream cheese and beat until well combined.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating until smooth and creamy.
• Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter in the baking pan, spreading it evenly.
• Bake the gooey butter cake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is still slightly jiggly.
• Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
• Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
• Slice and serve the gooey butter cake.

Notes

This dessert is perfect for indulging every once in a while, but should be enjoyed in moderation due to its high calorie and fat content.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cakeCalories: 672kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 7gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 219mgSodium: 281mgSugar: 56g

Keyword butter, butter cake, flatcake, gooey, Gooey Butter Cake

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