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Gooey Butter Cake

A delicious dessert with a rich, creamy top layer and a soft, buttery bottom, perfect for gatherings or a treat at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted Make sure it is fully melted but not too hot
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs Add one at a time
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cake flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Topping
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Beat well to prevent lumps
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar together until well combined.
  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 cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Topping Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until creamy.
  2. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and spread it gently.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set.
  2. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Great with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, or freeze for longer storage.

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