Paula Deen’s Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
A delightful southern classic combining a buttery base with a rich cream cheese topping, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg in a mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in another bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add the 2 eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until fully combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake base and spread it gently.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg