Ingredients
– 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
– 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
– 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs, room temperature
– 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
– 2 large eggs, room temperature
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– Additional powdered sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
1-Getting started with this Butter Cake is simple and fun, beginning with preheating your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Lightly spray a 9ร13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to set the stage for a seamless bake. Remember, using room-temperature ingredients like eggs and cream cheese helps everything mix smoothly for the best results.
2-In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted salted butter, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture is thick and uniform, then spread it evenly in the prepared dish. Next, in a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth before adding the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well and gradually incorporate the powdered sugar for a creamy topping. Pour this over the cake layer and spread it out evenly before baking.
3-Bake for about 40 minutes, watching until the edges turn brown but the center stays slightly jiggly this ensures that gooey texture we love. Once done, let the dessert cool completely before slicing, and feel free to dust with extra powdered sugar for a nice finish. This method makes 12 servings, perfect for sharing with family or friends.
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๐ฅ Using both butter and vegetable oil improves moisture and creates the perfect texture balance between the cake and gooey layers
๐ก๏ธ Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and prevent lumps, especially important for the cream cheese mixture
โฐ Don’t worry if the center collapses slightly during cooling – this is normal and actually helps create that signature gooey texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 546
- Sugar: 56 g
- Sodium: 468 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 71 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 122 mg
