Gooey Butter Cake Recipe Without Cake Mix
Discover a delightful Gooey Butter Cake recipe without using a cake mix! This homemade version offers a rich, buttery base topped with a luscious, creamy filling. Perfect for any occasion, it’s easy to make and absolutely delicious. Enjoy this classic treat from scratch!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Spatula or spoon
- Cooling rack (optional)
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ tsp salt.
- Add ½ cup of melted butter, 1 large egg, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the cake batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
For the Topping:
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until smooth. Add 2 large eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat until well combined.
- Gradually mix in 3 ½ cups of powdered sugar and 6 tablespoons of light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the topping mixture evenly over the prepared cake batter in the pan. Use a spatula to spread it gently if needed.
Baking:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set but slightly jiggly (it will firm up as it cools).
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares. You can also refrigerate it to chill the cake further, which enhances the gooey texture.