Gooey Butter Cake

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This gooey butter cake has a rich cake mix crust topped with a luscious baked cream cheese layer. It's super easy to make.

Submitted by barbara
Updated on January 23, 2024
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Servings:
18
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cake
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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 4 large eggs, divided

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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  2. Mix together cake mix, butter, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl until well-combined. Pat mixture into a 9x13-inch dish.

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  3. Mix cream cheese, remaining 2 eggs, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer in a bowl. Slowly beat in confectioner's sugar. Pour over cake layer.

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  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool before serving. Enjoy!

    a serving of gooey butter cake on a speckled plate

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334 Calories
14g Fat
50g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 334
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 278mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 56mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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