Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is almost an American classic! Since the 50’s moms and grandmas have been making Ooey-Gooey Cakes for all to enjoy. You may be surprised by the ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 16.5 ounce yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 12 tablespoons butter or 1 1/2 sticks melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping for cake:
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
How To Make Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
- Do not make this cake according to the directions on the cake mix box. Mix the cake mix, eggs, melted butter and vanilla extract by hand in a mixing bowl. Spray a 9 x 13 cake pan with cooking spray and press the cake mixture into the pan. This makes the bottom layer of the cake.
- Mix the topping ingredients with a mixer and spread over bottom cake layer.
- Bake cake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes until top of the cake is golden brown. Cut in squares to serve.
