Description
Gooey Butter Cake is a heavenly dessert that features a luscious, creamy center encased in a golden, buttery top. Perfect for any occasion, this rich cake evokes nostalgic memories with each bite. Its simple preparation makes it an ideal choice for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Serve it warm or cold, and watch as it disappears quickly—everyone will be reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually stir in the flour and baking powder until fully combined.
- Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, powdered sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, and salt for the topping until smooth. Pour over the base layer.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden on top but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg