Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
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
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 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
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until smooth.
- 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
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and pour the crust mixture into the pan, spreading it evenly.
Filling Preparation
- 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.
- 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.
- 8
Pour Filling Over Crust
Pour the filling mixture over the prepared crust in the baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Baking
- 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.
- 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!
