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Quick & Easy Gooey Butter Cake Bars
70% authentic · American
A simplified version of the classic St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake, adapted for quicker preparation and often baked in bar form. It uses a cake mix base for convenience while retaining the signature gooey topping.
Ingredients
- Yellow cake mix1 (18.25 ounce) box
- Eggs2 large
- Butter, melted1/2 cup
- Cream cheese, softened8 ounces
- Powdered sugar1 (16 ounce) box
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Salt1/4 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
For the cake base: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until just combined to form a stiff dough. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- 3
For the gooey topping: In a separate bowl, beat together 8 ounces softened cream cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually beat in the 1 (16 ounce) box of powdered sugar until well combined and creamy.
- 4
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake base in the pan.
- 5
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the topping is set.
- 6
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
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