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Gooey Butter Cake

This easy gooey bar recipe starts with a cake mix and has a gooey creamy filling - it's the perfect easy brunch coffee cake or delicious dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15-16 ounce
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
Gooey Topping
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Place cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth and crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.
  3. Wipe out the bowl. Add cream cheese, melted butter, eggs and vanilla and mix to break up the cream cheese. Add powdered sugar and mix until smooth and no lumps remain.
  4. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake mixture in prepared pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until light golden on top and no longer glossy.
  5. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and slice into bars for serving.
  6. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freeze in a single layer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freeze in a single layer for up to 3 months.