Best 6 Dark Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the ultimate dark chocolate gooey butter cake, a delectable dessert that strikes a perfect balance between richness and smoothness. This irresistible cake features a dense and fudgy chocolate layer topped with a luscious layer of gooey butter, resulting in a tantalizing combination of textures that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this detailed guide will walk you through the steps of creating this heavenly treat, providing tips and tricks to ensure a successful baking experience.

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CHOCOLATE GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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My chocolate spin on St. Louis gooey butter cake. Dust top with powdered sugar if you like.

Provided by PHXBBW6FT1

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Time 1h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

15 ¼ ounces chocolate fudge cake mix (such as Betty Crocker®)
½ cup salted butter, melted
4 eggs, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons cocoa powder
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix cake mix, butter, 2 eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Pat into the prepared pan.
  • Mix cream cheese, cocoa powder, and remaining eggs together in another bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in powdered sugar slowly. Pour over cake layer in the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 359.3 mg, Sugar 50.4 g

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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Classic gooey butter cake gets a decadent, chocolaty twist in this easy recipe.

Provided by Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F. Grease 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cake mix, 1/2 cup of the melted butter, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Press in bottom of baking dish. Set aside.
  • In another large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add remaining 2 eggs and baking cocoa; beat until smooth. On low speed, add powdered sugar in two additions. Add remaining 1/4 cup melted butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread in pan on top of cake mix mixture.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center appears set but still slightly jiggles when shaken. Cool at least 30 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 43 g, TransFat 1/2 g

GOOEY BUTTER CAKE I



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This a very rich cake, but mmmmmmmm so good. Best eaten with milk or coffee. You can also make it a Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake if desired. Just use a chocolate cake mix in place of the yellow.

Provided by Tammy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Yellow Cake

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces cream cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • Melt the butter slightly. Mix it with 2 of the eggs and cake mix. Pour batter into prepared pan. Mix the remaining 2 eggs with the cream cheese, and the confectioner's sugar. Pour this mixture evenly over the first mixture. Do not stir.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 235.7 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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A friend gave me a quick version of this gooey butter cake recipe using a cake mix, but I prefer baking from scratch, so I made my own version. My family can't get enough! The middle will sink a little; this is normal. This dessert is delicious served warm or cold. -Cheri Foster, Vail, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, beaten, room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg and vanilla; add to flour mixture and stir to combine. Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and eggs until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and stir to combine. Pour over crust. Bake until center is almost set and edges start to brown, 40-45 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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This recipe is for the person with a serious sweet tooth-- included are variations for different gooey butter cakes. Recipe from Paula Deen.

Provided by dulce_amore

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well. Pat into the bottom of prepared pan and set aside.
  • Still using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth; add eggs and vanilla. Dump in confectioners' sugar and beat well. Reduce speed of mixer and slowly pour in butter. Mix well.
  • Pour filling onto cake mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts on top of filling. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Don't be afraid to make a judgment call on the cooking time, because oven temperatures can vary. You want the center to be a little gooey, so don't bake it past that point! Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Cut into squares.
  • *Variations: Pumpkin Gooey: For the cake part, use a spice cake mix or a basic yellow cake mix. Follow the original recipe, adding a 15-ounce can of pumpkin pie filling and an extra egg to the cream cheese filling. Bake as usual, remove from oven, and allow to cool. Cut into squares and top each square with a pecan half. Serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
  • Peanut Butter Gooey: Use a chocolate cake mix. Add 1 cup creamy peanut butter and an extra egg to cream cheese filling. You can sprinkle the top of batter with 1 cup chopped peanuts if you like. Proceed as directed above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.1, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 499.7, Carbohydrate 81.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 64, Protein 5.3

CHOCOLATE CHIP GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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Make and share this Chocolate Chip Gooey Butter Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MacaroniB

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 2 per person, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

15 ounces butter recipe cake mix
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 ounces powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl, combine cake mix, egg, and butter with an electric mixer. Mix well.
  • Pat into the bottom of prepared pan , set aside.
  • Still using an electric mixer beat cream cheese until smooth; add eggs and vanilla. Add powdered sugar and beat very well.
  • Reduce the speed of mixer and slowly pour in melted butter, mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour filling onto cake mixture and spread evenly. Bake 40-50 minutes. Mine were closer to 50. You want the center to be a little gooey, so don't bake it past that point!
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. If you want to drizzle melted chocolate over the top, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes first. Allow to cool for at least another hour and then cut into bars. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.4, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 224.6, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 30.4, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality dark chocolate. The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of the cake, so be sure to choose a chocolate that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake, so be sure to mix the batter only until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a water bath. This will help to keep the cake moist and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This dark chocolate gooey butter cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and gooey texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, be sure to give this dark chocolate gooey butter cake a try!

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