Hamdi Saidani Paula Deen Ooey Original Gooey Butter Cake is made with yellow cake mix, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter. This delicious dessert recipe creates a rich and sweet cake with a slightly gooey center that takes about 50 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 12 people.
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 (18 1/4 oz) package yellow cake mix
- 1 egg
- 16 tablespoons melted butter, divided
- 1 (8 oz) package of softened cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (16 oz) box powdered sugar
How To Make This Ooey Gooey Butter Cake:
- Prepare the cake base: In a bowl, mix together the yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and 8 tablespoons of melted butter. Pat this mixture into the bottom of a greased 13×9-inch baking dish.
- Make the topping: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add 2 eggs, vanilla, and 8 tablespoons melted butter, then mix. Gradually blend in the powdered sugar until fully combined.
- Assemble the cake: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake base.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 40-50 minutes. The center should remain slightly gooey. Allow it to cool before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Soften the cream cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is softened at room temperature to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- Don’t overbake: Keep an eye on the cake while baking. The center should be slightly gooey, not fully set, to get that perfect texture.
- Use parchment paper: Line the baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Sift the powdered sugar: Sifting helps prevent lumps in the cream cheese mixture and makes the topping smoother.
- Let it cool before cutting: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing so that it holds its shape better.
How To Store Leftovers
In the Fridge: Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
In the Freezer: You can freeze slices of the cake for up to 3 months. Wrap each slice tightly in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 420
- Total Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 310mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 55g
- Sugars: 45g
- Protein: 4g
Try More Paula Deen Recipes:
- Paula Deen Green Bean Casserole
- Paula Deen French Toast Casserole
- Paula Deen Broccoli Casserole
- Paula Deen Peach Cobbler
Paula Deen Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Description
Paula Deen Ooey Original Gooey Butter Cake is made with yellow cake mix, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter. This delicious dessert recipe creates a rich and sweet cake with a slightly gooey center that takes about 50 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 12 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the cake base: In a bowl, mix together the yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and 8 tablespoons of melted butter. Pat this mixture into the bottom of a greased 13×9-inch baking dish.
- Make the topping: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add 2 eggs, vanilla, and 8 tablespoons melted butter, then mix. Gradually blend in the powdered sugar until fully combined.
- Assemble the cake: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake base.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 40-50 minutes. The center should remain slightly gooey. Allow it to cool before serving.
Notes
- Soften the cream cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is softened at room temperature to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- Don’t overbake: Keep an eye on the cake while baking. The center should be slightly gooey, not fully set, to get that perfect texture.
- Use parchment paper: Line the baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Sift the powdered sugar: Sifting helps prevent lumps in the cream cheese mixture and makes the topping smoother.
- Let it cool before cutting: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing so that it holds its shape better.
