Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
Paula Deen's Gooey Butter Cake is a rich, decadent dessert featuring a dense cake base topped with a sweet, gooey filling made from cream cheese, eggs, and powdered sugar. This indulgent treat is perfect for celebrations or as a comforting, sweet snack.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, melted
For the filling:
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 16-ounce box powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Prepare the Crust In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, egg, and melted butter. Mix until it forms a smooth dough. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Make the Filling In another mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating until well combined. Pour in the melted butter and mix well. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Cake Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. The top should be golden brown, but the center will still be a bit gooey.
- Cool and Serve Let the cake cool completely before cutting into squares. Enjoy the gooey goodness!