Description
Gooey butter cake is a delightful dessert that features a rich, buttery crust topped with a creamy, custard-like filling. Originating from St. Louis, this indulgent treat combines sweet flavors and a unique texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, whether as a warm dessert or a chilled snack, each slice promises to bring smiles and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spread batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; mix in remaining eggs and vanilla. Pour over the batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg