Description
Paula Deen’s Ooey Gooey Butter Cake delivers pure Southern comfort in each rich, indulgent slice. Creamy cream cheese and buttery cake layers meld into a heavenly dessert that melts in your mouth, promising pure bliss with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (18.25 ounces / 517 grams) yellow cake mix
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) softened cream cheese
- 1 (16 ounces / 454 grams) box powdered sugar
Eggs and Butter:
- 3 eggs
- 16 tablespoons (1 cup / 227 grams) melted butter
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by combining yellow cake mix, one large egg, and 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup or 113 grams) of melted butter in a mixing bowl. Use your hands or a spatula to press this crumbly mixture firmly and evenly across the bottom of a greased 13×9-inch (33×23 centimeters) baking dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- Prepare the luxurious cream cheese topping by vigorously beating softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, smooth consistency. Incorporate two large eggs, pure vanilla extract, and 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup or 113 grams) of melted butter, blending until the mixture becomes homogeneous.
- Gradually fold powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly to eliminate any lumps and create a velvety, rich topping that will provide a decadent contrast to the cake base.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the prepared cake base, ensuring an even distribution that covers the entire surface with a smooth, consistent layer.
- Position the baking dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40-50 minutes. Look for a slightly gooey center and golden edges, which indicate the perfect texture and doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dessert to cool completely at room temperature. This resting period helps the layers set and enhances the overall flavor and texture of the dessert.
Notes
- Creamy texture comes from letting cream cheese sit at room temperature, ensuring smooth blending without pesky lumps.
- Parchment paper becomes your secret weapon for hassle-free cake removal and zero messy cleanup drama.
- Sifting powdered sugar transforms your topping from chunky to silky, creating that professional bakery-style finish.
- Baking requires precision – watch closely and pull the cake out when the center looks just slightly jiggly for that dreamy, moist consistency.
- Patience matters most when slicing. Waiting until the cake cools completely guarantees clean, picture-perfect cuts every single time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg