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    Home » Cake

    Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

    Published: Nov 19, 2013 · Modified: Aug 30, 2022 by Kim This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This simple to make ooey gooey cake recipe starts with a cake mix then adds butter and cream cheese.
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    slice of gooey butter cake on a white plate.

    A St. Louis classic, this Gooey Butter Cake starts with a cake mix and adds cream cheese, powdered sugar and gooey butter. It is a dessert that always gets rave reviews and is a favorite! End your dinner with this dessert, your family will thank you.

    butter cake on a white plate with a cake pan behind.

    Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is what you think it is, ooey and gooey. It starts with a cake mix which helps the making process go easier.

    It is a simple cake with only a handful of ingredients. The two key ingredients, butter and cream cheese help to give it that gooey-ness that everyone enjoys.

    Where does gooey butter cake come from?

    Gooey butter cake comes from St. Louis. Being an Illinois gal, we make it to St. Louis often and love the city. (Fitz's anyone??) This cake was actually made by accident and has become a favorite in the area and beyond!

    Some make the cake base from scratch using cake flour, I prefer to use a cake mix.

    Cake mix

    Traditionally, the cake mix is a yellow cake mix. I, however, love to venture out of the box (literally) and try other cake mix flavors. I have found (and I used in this recipe) a butter cake mix works well and tastes great.

    Certainly, you can use either and either will help this cake recipe be a standout.

    I have used cake mix as a base for other recipes such as Gooey Butter Cookies and Cookies and Cream Butter Cake.

    Ingredients

    • Yellow cake mix (or butter cake mix)
    • Butter
    • Eggs
    • Cream cheese
    • Powdered sugar

    The ingredients are very basic and simple. It is also just a mix together and put in a pan type of recipe, which everyone enjoys.

    The steps

    First, the base layer will need to be mixed and put in the pan.

    cake mix and eggs in a red bowl.
    Start with a large bowl to mix the ingredients.

    I find it best to use a hand mixer for this recipe, or you can use a stand mixer. Mixing by hand is okay, but it does take some time, especially for the cream cheese layer. It doesn't have quite the same amount of smoothness as a mixer can do.

    gooey butter cake base layer in the bottom of a cake pan.

    Then, spread the cake base in a greased 9x13 pan.

    For the cream cheese layer

    The cream cheese layer consists of cream cheese, eggs and powdered sugar. The sweet, the creamy and the binder is what it comes down to.

    I use the same bowl for both base and top layer as it saves me a bowl to wash later. You can use a different bowl if you prefer, I would rather use one.

    powdered sugar, eggs and cream cheese in a red mixing bowl.

    When that is completely mixed together (using a mixer), the batter will be smooth. Spread it carefully over the bottom base layer in the cake pan. It should spread easily.

    butter cake batter in a cake pan.
    Base layer of the cake mix and the top layer with the cream cheese (the ooey, gooey)!

    Bake

    The gooey butter cake should be baked in a 350 degree oven for about 35-40 minutes or until top is lightly golden brown. Take note that this cake rises quite a bit then will fall slightly after you pull it out of the oven. Test the doneness of the cake with a toothpick.

    gooey cake in a cake pan with a multicolored towel besides.
    Sprinkled with powdered sugar, this cake not only tastes good it looks so impressive too!

    FAQ

    Can I use a chocolate cake mix?

    Oh yes. Talk about a twist to this recipe. Chocolate is a fun alternative to the yellow cake mix.

    How do I store this cake? Should it be refrigerated?

    No, it doesn't need to be refrigerated. You can if you want by placing it in an airtight container and putting it in the fridge. You can just cover it and leave it on the counter.

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    slice of gooey butter cake on a white plate.

    Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

    Kim Strawn
    This simple to make ooey gooey cake recipe starts with a cake mix then adds butter and cream cheese.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Dessert-Cake
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15 servings
    Calories 370 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Hand Mixer
    • 1 mixing bowl

    Ingredients
      

    For the Base

    • 1 box cake mix yellow cake mix
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup butter or margarine

    For the Topping

    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • 1 lb powdered sugar
    • 2 eggs

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°.
    • Mix together 2 eggs, butter and cake mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
    • The batter will be thick. Spread on the bottom of a greased 9x13 cake pan. Set aside.
    • In the same mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar and 2 eggs.
    • Pour on top of the mixture in the cake pan. Spread it out evenly and carefully.
    • Bake for 40 minutes or until top is a light brown.
    • Sprinkle powdered sugar on top, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 352mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 456IUCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cake mix, cream cheese, ooey gooey
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    1. Britni

      November 24, 2013 at 3:10 pm

      I think any cake is good with butter but to call it a gooey butter cake? Yep, I'm in. Thanks for sharing on the weekend re-Treat link party!

      Britni @ Play. Party. Pin.

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      • Sarah

        December 02, 2013 at 12:43 pm

        It is sooo good. I hope you like it! :-)

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    2. Amber Neal

      November 24, 2013 at 9:12 am

      wow! I bet this is good!! Thanks for coming by and linking up this week for MMM link up party!!

      Reply
      • Sarah

        December 02, 2013 at 12:42 pm

        Thanks for the link up party! I appreciate the work you put in. :-)

        Reply

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