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Homemade Gooey Butter Cake
Homemade Gooey Butter Cake is a from scratch version of the gooey butter cake you know and love! No cake mix needed! Soft, sweet and most importantly, gooey!
A GOOEY HOMEMADE CAKE RECIPE
I’m all about a good, simple, easy recipe and this Homemade Gooey Butter Cake is a prime example of that. This cake is slightly less sweet than the boxed version of it yet it’s still just a perfect dessert. I can’t get over how easy it was to make this cake from scratch- nothing too crazy! I have a Gooey Butter Cake recipe on the site here that uses the boxed cake mix but I had so many people ask for a from scratch version that I had to give it a try! Perfect if you don’t have a boxed cake mix sitting around but you are getting a hankering!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Can I make this using a cake mix? Sure, in fact, I already have a recipe using a boxed cake mix. So, I would suggest using my Gooey Butter Cake recipe instead. Do you serve this homemade cake warm, cold, or room temp? It’s really good eaten warm, room temperature, or cold, you can’t go wrong with this dessert. What other toppings can I use? I truly enjoy this cake with a simple sprinkling of powdered sugar, but it can also be enjoyed plain, with a scoop of fresh fruit salad, or with some whipped cream and fruit. How to store leftover Homemade Gooey Butter Cake? Keep your leftovers at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze the leftovers for up to 3 months.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
all-purpose flour – you could use self-rising flour. Just leave out the baking powder. I personally do not sift the flour but you certainly can if you prefer.
baking powder
granulated sugar
large eggs – I find that eggs blend better into the batter if they are at room temperature.
salted butter – it needs to be real butter for this recipe, not margarine. If all you have is unsalted butter, just use that and add about 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the recipe.
milk – I prefer whole milk when possible for baked goods. That additional fat really helps with the overall texture.
vanilla extract – I think almond extract would be a good alternative here if you want to change up the flavor a bit.
cream cheese– softened to room temperature. Use my Tips for Softening Cream Cheese Quickly if you need to do so in a hurry.
powdered sugar
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE GOOEY BUTTER CAKE:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, 1 egg, ½ cup of the melted butter, milk, and half of the vanilla until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until combined with no dry patches.
Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and set aside.
In a large bowl, whip together the cream cheese, remaining 2 eggs, remaining ¼ cup melted butter, and remaining ½ tablespoon of vanilla with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar to the mixture 1 cup at a time until fully mixed in.
Pour the mixture over the top of the crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown with a crinkly top.
Allow to cool to room temperature and dust more powdered sugar on top if desired, cut, and serve.
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Homemade Gooey Butter Cake
No need for a cake mix when you can make this homemade version of this perfect cake at home!
Course DessertCuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 40 minutes minutesTotal Time 55 minutes minutes
Servings 12
Calories 499kcal
Author Brandie @ The Country Cook
Ingredients1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 ½ cup granulated sugar3 large eggs (divided use)¾ cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, melted (divided use)2 Tablespoons milk1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (divided use)8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature5 cups powdered sugar (plus more for topping)
InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, 1 egg, ½ cup of the melted butter, milk, and half of the vanilla until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until combined with no dry patches. Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and set aside. In a large bowl, whip together the cream cheese, remaining 2 eggs, remaining ¼ cup melted butter, and remaining ½ tablespoon of vanilla with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar to the mixture 1 cup at a time until fully mixed in. Pour the mixture over the top of the crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown with a crinkly top. Allow to cool to room temperature and dust more powdered sugar on top if desired, cut, and serve.
Notes
Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
NutritionCalories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 75g