I love this classic Gooey Butter Cake recipe. Paul Deen created the original ooey gooey butter cake recipe, of course. I simply had to include it here on RecipeGirl.
Gooey Butter Cake
It’s the simplest of cake recipes- using a boxed cake mix as a starter. It’s really a great cake that everyone seems to love! What makes it gooey, you ask? The gooey part comes from adding a good deal of butter and powdered sugar to the cake. That turns it into an ooey gooey butter cake.
I know it begins with a boxed cake mix, but I think you’ll find that it’s one of the most delicious, simple cakes you’ve ever eaten. t’s tough to eat just one piece!
I whipped this up quickly once and sent it with my husband on a guys camping trip. It was a big hit! They guys thought I was amazing, and honestly it is so easy to make that I felt a little silly for all of the accolades I received. I’ve made it for friends as an easy dessert to have at a barbecue too. Again, it’s always a favorite!
Here are a few more cake recipes you might enjoy:
- Margarita Cake by Recipe Girl
- Pink Lemonade Cake by Grandbaby Cakes
- Lemon Pound Cake by Recipe Girl
- White Buttermilk Cake by Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen
- Blackberry Lemon Pudding Cake by Recipe Girl
Gooey Butter Cake
Recipe Details
Ingredients
TOPPING LAYER
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 pound powdered sugar (set 2 tablespoons aside)
Instructions
CAKE BASE
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the cake mix, 2 eggs, and melted butter. Spread into prepared pan.
TOPPING LAYER
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the 2 eggs, cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat well and pour over the cake batter.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the cake seems fairly firm to touch in the center. Sprinkle with the reserved powdered sugar.
Gooey butter cake is a St. Louis bakery item. It has a sweet yeast dough and does not contain cream cheese, but instead has butter in it. This recipe is too sweet and really does not resemble a gooey butter cake. You can find the recipe online in many places.
I‘ i’ve use this recipe for years… it’s my family’s favorite. I got it from my aunt Gertie when I was a young bride .