Gooey Butter Cake
A delicious rich two-layer cake that's as scrumptious as it is easy to make using a cake mix base and a slightly tangy cream cheese second layer. It's easy to make and perfect for all occasions.
Yield: 18
Calories: 285kcal
Materials
Cake Layer:
- 15.25 oz. box yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs, divided
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Top Layer:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- OPTIONAL: toppings such as sliced strawberries, nuts, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 13 x 9" baking dish.
Cake Layer:
- Mix together the cake mix, 2 eggs, the melted butter, and vanilla. Batter will be thick. Press into an even layer in baking dish.
Top Layer:
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together. Add in the eggs, one at a time, until combined. Pour mixture over cake layer.Add any optional toppings if using.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Let cool on wire rack. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 387IU | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg