Gooey Butter Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking.
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, 0.5 cups of melted unsalted butter, 1 egg, 1 tsp of baking powder, and 0.25 tsp of salt. Mix until well combined.
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Press the Crust Mixture
Spread the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pressing it down firmly.
Filling Preparation
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat together 8 oz of cream cheese and 0.5 cups of softened unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.
Add Sugar and Eggs
Gradually add 4 cups of granulated sugar and continue to mix. Then, add 2 eggs and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
Incorporate Powdered Sugar
Finally, add 0.5 cups of powdered sugar and mix until the filling is smooth and fluffy.
Baking
Pour Filling Over Crust
Carefully pour the filling mixture over the pressed crust in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake the Gooey Butter Cake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Cool and Serve
Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.