Gooey Butter Cake (2024)

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This gooey butter cake has a rich cake mix crust topped with a luscious baked cream cheese layer. It's super easy to make.

Submitted bybarbara

Updated on January 23, 2024

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Servings:

Yield:

1 9x13-inch cake

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Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup butter, melted
4 large eggs, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
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4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix together cake mix, butter, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl until well-combined. Pat mixture into a 9x13-inch dish.
Mix cream cheese, remaining 2 eggs, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer in a bowl. Slowly beat in confectioner's sugar. Pour over cake layer.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334	Calories
14g	Fat
50g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe18
Calories334
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14g	18%
Saturated Fat7g	34%
Cholesterol69mg	23%
Sodium278mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate50g	18%
Dietary Fiber0g	1%
Total Sugars39g
Protein4g	7%
Vitamin C0mg	0%
Calcium57mg	4%
Iron1mg	4%
Potassium56mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.