Best St. Louis Style Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a classic St. Louis dessert with a dense base and a soft, buttery top. Its sweet, rich texture makes it a popular and easy-to-make treat, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Bottom Layer
- 1 15.25-ounce package yellow cake mix
- ½ cup butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. For an extra easy cleanup, line the pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides.
Make the Bottom Layer
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and thick.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down gently to form the base layer.
Prepare the Topping
- In another bowl, softened cream cheese is beaten to a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Add 2 eggs, 4 cups of confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Continue mixing until everything is combined, and smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake and Serve
- Bake in the preheated oven 30 to 35 minutes. The cake should be golden brown on the edges but still slightly gooey in the center.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Enjoy!
- Dust with additional confectioners' sugar before serving, if desired. This ooey gooey butter cake is perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 37mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 0.7mg