Best 10 From Scratch Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Recipes

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From scratch ooey gooey butter cake is a delicious, decadent dessert that is sure to please everyone. This classic recipe is known for its gooey, buttery center and crispy top. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake can be enjoyed by bakers of all skill levels. Whether you are looking for a special treat for a party or a simple dessert to enjoy with your family, from scratch ooey gooey butter cake is the perfect choice.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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.

OOEY GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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This is amazingly sweet and way too tempting to resist!

Provided by Lacey

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Yellow Cake

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 eggs
½ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix cake mix and 2 eggs together in a bowl. Add butter and vanilla extract; mix until batter is smooth and thick. Spread batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and 2 eggs together in a bowl until smooth; spread over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sides of cake are pulled away from dish and browned, 25 to 35 minutes. Cool cake completely. Sprinkle more confectioners' sugar over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 277.5 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

OOEY GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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Ooey Gooey Butter Cake From Scratch is a simple classic cake with a shortbread like crust and creamy, pudding like filling. No frosting needed...just a dusting of powdered sugar will do!

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup melted butter
8 ounces cream cheese - softened
3 large eggs
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9x13-baking dish. Line your baking dish with foil and spray the foil with a non-stick spray.
  • Using a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Pour this mixture into a large food processor, along with the 2 eggs and butter. Pulse until well combined and your dough is crumbly.
  • Pour the dough into your prepared pan and lightly pack it along the bottom. Set aside.
  • In the same food processor, rinse it out and add the cream cheese. Pulse until the cream cheese is smooth and creamy. Add in the 3 eggs and vanilla, mixing again until well combined. Now, add in the powdered sugar and mix on high until all the clumps are gone. Pour this mixture over the base in your pan.
  • Baking for 50 minutes, or until the top is a golden brown color. Don't use the toothpick test! You know the bars are done once color has been reached and the top has started to puff up.
  • Allow to cool completely before cutting, the top layer is gooey so if you cut when warm it will be messy. Once cooled, chill in the fridge for a couple or hours, or freeze for 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 192 mg, Sugar 43 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OOEY GOOEY BUTTERCAKE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
2 cups granulated sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons buttermilk

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • Combine the granulated sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until blended. Add the eggs, vanilla and buttermilk and beat to combine. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl. With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture to the wet mixture in three parts, mixing well between each addition and scraping down the bowl to fully combine. Put the dough in the prepared baking pan and press into an even layer across the bottom.
  • For the gooey: Beat together the cream cheese and butter in the cleaned mixer bowl until combined. Using the low stir setting, add the confectioners' sugar and eggs in three parts, alternating between the two and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until combined. Mix in the vanilla and buttermilk. Pour the mixture over the dough in the pan and use a spatula to smooth over the top.
  • Bake until the cake has set and the edges are golden brown, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes, then dust with more confectioners' sugar before serving.

OOEY GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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Our version of this St. Louis classic is flavored with vanilla bean paste and nutmeg and comes together in just a few minutes. It definitely lives up to its name -- it's buttery and gooey, with a crisp cake-mix crust.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
One 15.25-ounce box yellow cake mix
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine the cake mix, nutmeg, vanilla and eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the melted butter and mix just until combined. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  • For the filling: Beat the cream cheese in a clean mixer bowl with the paddle on medium speed until light and smooth, scraping the sides occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the vanilla bean paste and eggs and beat until smooth. Add the melted butter and beat until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat on low speed to incorporate, and then beat on medium until light and smooth, about 1 minute. Pour over the cake layer and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake until the edges are puffed and golden brown and the center is just set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool before cutting into squares to serve.

OOEY GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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Truly addictive dessert with the best flavor. My mother got the recipe about 20 years ago from another woman at a potluck picnic. She actually carried copies of the recipe with her because so many people always ask for it!

Provided by Ann B

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (10 ounce) box powdered sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix cake mix, melted butter and one egg.
  • Add pecans to bottom layer.
  • Pat into 13x9 inch pan.
  • In a separate bowl beat cheese until fluffy.
  • Add 2 remaining eggs to cheese and mix well.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat until lumps are gone.
  • Pour this mixture over cake in pan.
  • bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes or until topping is golden.
  • Allow to cool somewhat to set topping (slides off when warm).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.1, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 426.4, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 42.6, Protein 5.5

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

GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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This sticky-sweet cake is a St. Louis specialty -- every bakery in Missouri has its own version. Martha made this recipe on episode 703 of Martha Bakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for baking dish
1/4 cup warm whole milk (100 degrees)
1 envelope active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 large egg, plus 1 large yolk
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup light corn syrup
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Brush a 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish with butter. Line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each of the long sides, and butter. Set aside.
  • Make the cake: In a small bowl, stir together milk and yeast; let stand until slightly foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour in two additions, alternating with the milk mixture. Beat on medium speed until it forms a soft dough, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Press dough into prepared baking dish and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place until puffy and full of air, about 1 hour.
  • Make the topping: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, and salt on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and beat to combine, scraping down sides of bowl. Add flour in two additions, alternating with corn syrup. Beat until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread topping evenly over risen dough using an offset spatula. Bake until just golden around the edges, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely in baking dish on a wire rack before dusting with confectioners' sugar and serving.

ST. LOUIS GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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Legend has it that the St. Louis gooey butter cake originated by accident in the 1930s, when a baker mixed up the proportion of butter in one of his coffee cakes. Rather than throw it out, he sold it by the square, and the sugary, sticky confection was a hit. Naturally, a slice of gooey cake ends up next to - or in place of - the pumpkin pie at many a Missourian's Thanksgiving table. Some bakers like to add pumpkin and spices to the gooey filling. Not so in this yeast-risen version from Molly Killeen, the St. Louis native behind Made by Molly, a dessert company in Brooklyn. Her recipe is soft-centered, crisp-edged and not too sweet. The leftovers are excellent for breakfast the next morning.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     snack, cakes, dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 16 to 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons/45 milliliters milk at room temperature
1 3/4 teaspoons/5 grams active dry yeast
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter at room temperature
3 tablespoons/45 grams sugar
1 teaspoon/5 grams kosher salt
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups/215 grams all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon/50 milliliters light corn syrup
2 1/2 teaspoons/10 milliliters vanilla extract
12 tablespoons/170 grams/1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups/300 grams sugar
1/2 teaspoon/3 grams kosher salt
1 large egg
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons/145 grams all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix milk with 2 tablespoons warm water. Add yeast and whisk gently until it dissolves. Mixture should foam slightly.
  • Using an electric mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter, sugar and salt. Scrape down sides of bowl and beat in the egg. Alternately add flour and the milk mixture, scraping down sides of bowl between each addition. Beat dough on medium speed until it forms a smooth mass and pulls away from sides of bowl, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Press dough into an ungreased 9-by 13-inch baking dish at least 2 inches deep. Cover dish with plastic wrap or clean tea towel, put in a warm place, and allow to rise until doubled, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. To prepare topping, in a small bowl, mix corn syrup with 2 tablespoons water and the vanilla. Using an electric mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl and beat in the egg. Alternately add flour and corn syrup mixture, scraping down sides of bowl between each addition.
  • Spoon topping in large dollops over risen cake and use a spatula to gently spread it in an even layer. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes; cake will rise and fall in waves and have a golden brown top, but will still be liquid in center when done. Allow to cool in pan before sprinkling with confectioners' sugar for serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 307, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 179 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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The signature dessert of St. Louis is just what its name suggests-a wonderfully gooey butter cake that doesn't quite set when baked.

Provided by Anne Byrn

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup whole milk
2¼ tsp. (1 package) active dry yeast
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
¾ tsp. salt
1 large egg
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
Soft butter for prepping the pans
¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1½ cups granulated sugar
½ tsp. salt
¼ cup light corn syrup
1½ tsp. vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
¼ cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 cup cake flour
Confectioners' sugar for dusting the cake

Steps:

  • For the cake, place the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 1 minute, or in the microwave on low power for 45 seconds, and heat until the milk is 100° F. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk, and stir to dissolve. Set aside.
  • Place the butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl, and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg, and beat until incorporated. Stop the mixer, and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the flour alternately with the yeast and milk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. When all the flour has been added, blend on low speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  • Lightly rub butter into the bottom of two 8" square pans. Divide the dough in half, and press one half into the bottom of each pan. Cover each pan loosely with plastic wrap, and place in a warm place to rise until nearly doubled, about 2 hours.
  • When the dough has nearly finished rising, make the filling. Place the butter, sugar, salt, and corn syrup in a large mixing bowl, and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl and add the vanilla and 1 egg. Beat on medium speed until combined, then add the second egg. Add the milk and half the flour, beating until combined. Add the rest of the flour, and beat until smooth. Set aside.
  • Place a rack in the center of the oven, and preheat the oven to 350°F. Pour the filling over the rising dough, dividing it evenly between the 2 pans, and spread it to the edges. Place the pans in the oven.
  • Bake the cakes until the tops are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and let the cakes cool for 20 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar, slice, and serve warm.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the batter come together more easily and result in a smoother cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Stir in the flour and baking powder until just combined: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough cake.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed in the pan.
  • Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: Do not overbake the cake, as this will result in a dry cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Ooey gooey butter cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, buttery flavor and gooey texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your cake turns out perfectly.

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