Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

A top look at a slice of butter cake sprinkled with powdered sugar.

5 from 1 vote

This ooey gooey butter cake recipe is made with yellow cake mix, cream cheese, and powdered sugar for a rich buttery dessert with the perfect gooey center.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 524kcal

Author: Kristin Hayes

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pkg yellow cake mix 15.25 oz
3 eggs divided
1 cup unsalted butter melted and divided
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 oz powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and ½ cup melted butter. Mix with a hand mixer until fully combined.
Press the cake batter mixture evenly into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining 2 eggs, vanilla, and remaining ½ cup melted butter. Beat in the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth.
Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth and creamy. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake batter.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center still has a slight jiggle. Be careful not to overbake.
Allow the cake to cool before slicing. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.

Notes

Softened cream cheese mixes smoother and helps avoid lumps.
The center should still jiggle slightly when removed from the oven.
Let the cake cool before slicing so the gooey layer can fully set.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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