{"id":1487,"date":"2026-02-01T21:26:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T21:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1487"},"modified":"2026-02-01T21:26:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T21:26:51","slug":"gooey-butter-cake-classic-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/01\/gooey-butter-cake-classic-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Gooey Butter Cake \u2013 Classic Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gooey Butter Cake \u2013 Classic Recipe\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For the Crust<\/strong><\/h4>\n
    \n
  • 1 box yellow cake mix<\/li>\n
  • 2 large eggs<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Gooey Topping<\/strong><\/h4>\n
      \n
    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n
    • 2 large eggs<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd cup unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n
    • 3\u00bd\u20134 cups powdered sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
        \n
      1. Preheat oven<\/strong> to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).
        \nGrease a 9\u00d713-inch baking pan.<\/li>\n
      2. Make the crust:<\/strong>
        \nIn a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
        \nThe mixture will be thick.
        \nPress it evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.<\/li>\n
      3. Prepare the gooey layer:<\/strong>
        \nIn another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
        \nAdd eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
        \nGradually mix in the powdered sugar until creamy and smooth.<\/li>\n
      4. Assemble:<\/strong>
        \nPour the gooey mixture over the crust and spread evenly.<\/li>\n
      5. Bake<\/strong> for 40\u201345 minutes.
        \nThe edges should be set, but the center should still be slightly gooey \u2014 do not overbake<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      6. Cool completely<\/strong> before slicing.
        \nDust with powdered sugar if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Serving Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Serve at room temperature<\/li>\n
        • Amazing with\u00a0 coffee or\u00a0 vanilla ice cream<\/li>\n
        • Even better the next day!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Why Everyone Loves It<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Super easy
          \nRich, buttery, and gooey
          \nLooks fancy but beginner-friendly
          \nAlways a crowd-pleaser<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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