Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMurry'sGooey Butter Cake Recipe

Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Inspired by Murry's
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Make Gooey Butter Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Crust

Filling

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix the Crust Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 0.5 cups of melted butter and 1 cup of sugar. Mix well until fully combined.

  3. 3

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until smooth.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Dry Ingredients

    Slowly add 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 tsp of baking powder to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Baking Pan

    Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and pour the crust mixture into the pan, spreading it evenly.

Filling Preparation

  1. 6

    Mix Cream Cheese and Butter

    In another bowl, beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese and 0.5 cups of softened butter together until creamy and smooth.

  2. 7

    Add Sugar and Eggs

    Gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Then, add 2 large eggs and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well combined.

  3. 8

    Pour Filling Over Crust

    Pour the filling mixture over the prepared crust in the baking pan, spreading it evenly.

Baking

  1. 9

    Bake the Cake

    Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.

  2. 10

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the cake to cool in the baking pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your gooey butter cake!

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