Description
This ooey gooey butter cake is a rich and decadent dessert featuring a buttery yellow cake base topped with a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling. Perfectly baked to achieve a slightly jiggly center and golden edges, this cake offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted
Filling
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If using a convection oven, set it to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure even baking.
- Prepare Cake Mixture: In a bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the melted butter. Mix together thoroughly with a fork until fully incorporated.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Spray a 9-inch by 3-inch round cake pan or a 9-inch by 13-inch pan with baking spray, or line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Form Cake Base: Press the cake mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, flattening it as much as possible to create an even base layer.
- Make Filling: In a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese, 2 remaining eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and melted butter. Beat on medium speed until creamy and smooth.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the confectioners sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud, until fully incorporated into the filling mixture.
- Assemble Cake: Pour the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake base in the pan, spreading gently to cover all areas.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center remains slightly jiggly. Avoid over baking to maintain the gooey texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving to let the filling set perfectly.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs and cream cheese help to achieve a smooth batter and filling.
- Using a parchment paper-lined pan aids in easy removal and cleanup.
- Do not over bake; a slightly jiggly center indicates the perfect gooey texture.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cake mix.
- The cake is best served chilled or at room temperature the day after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
