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Easy Gooey Butter Cake

This decadent dessert combines buttery goodness with a creamy richness, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Can substitute with margarine.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar Can experiment with brown sugar.
  • 4 large eggs Add each egg individually.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor to the batter.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can replace with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Must be softened for mixing.
  • 1 pound powdered sugar Ensure it’s well-mixed.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix this dry blend into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, covering the bottom evenly.
Cream Cheese Layer
  1. Mix the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Pour this cream cheese mixture over the batter in the pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
  2. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

Best served warm, paired with ice cream or fresh berries. Store leftover cake in an airtight container, or freeze for up to three months.

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