Best 8 Katherines Gooey Butter Cake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, Katherine's Gooey Butter Cake stands tall as an iconic treat that captivates taste buds and brings joy to gatherings. Its rich, decadent texture and symphony of flavors have made it a beloved favorite among dessert enthusiasts. With its humble origins in St. Louis, Missouri, this culinary gem has spread its charm far and wide, leaving a trail of devoted fans in its wake. As we embark on a culinary adventure, let's explore the secrets behind Katherine's Gooey Butter Cake and uncover the techniques that elevate it to the realm of dessert greatness.

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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

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.

GOOEY BUTTER CAKE + 6 VARIATIONS



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A St. Louis tradition, this recipe has a yellow cake crust with a gooey cream cheese filling. It is delicious served as a coffee cake for a breakfast, or as a simple dessert!

Provided by Erin

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
3 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar, plus additional to dust over the cake

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, melted butter, oil, and vanilla. This batter will be thick. Press into the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract for 1-2 minutes, until smooth. Add in powdered sugar and beat on low until mixed in, and then increase speed to high for an additional minute.
  • Pour the cream cheese filling over the cake batter.
  • Bake 28-35 minutes, or until filling is set. The edges should be brown but the center should still look gooey.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

GOOEY BUTTER CAKE III



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This cake uses a cake mix to make a crust, over which there is a cream cheese layer. Easy to make.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup butter, melted
4 large eggs, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix cake mix, melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 eggs with a spoon. Pat into a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Mix cream cheese, remaining 2 eggs, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer. Slowly beat in confectioner's sugar. Pour over cake layer.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 277.7 mg, Sugar 38.7 g

KALDI'S GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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This was posted in StL Today recently. For those not familiar, Kaldi's is a wonderful coffee shop, with equally wonderful desserts. Their gooey butter cake was voted the favorite in St. Louis. I have made this recipe, and the top is a little more custard like than I think Kaldi's is, but it's still a great cake.

Provided by Queen Roachie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake, 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened (one stick)
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons water
1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix (18 to 19 oz)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 lbs powdered sugar, plus more for garnish (about 5 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a 9-by-13-inch metal pan with foil; coat foil with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Prepare the crust. Combine butter, 1 egg and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; beat with an electric mixer until well blended. Add water, cake mix and flour; beat until combined. Place dough into the prepared pan, and press into an even layer.
  • Prepare the topping. Beat cream cheese at medium speed about 2 minutes, until very smooth. Add 3 eggs and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla and beat until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating just until blended and smooth. Pour topping over crust and spread evenly.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool completely. Just before serving, sift 3 to 4 tablespoons powdered sugar over cake.

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.

OOEY-GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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Paula Deen has done this version of this gem of a cake and also a chocolate version and raved over both. What it is is a layer of crusty, chewy cake mix, covered with a rich, almost pie-like filling. Try it and you'll see why it's not only Paula who raves. Recipe is from The Cake Mix Doctor by Anne Byrn.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Dessert

Time 59m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
8 tablespoons butter, melted (1 stick)
1 large egg
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, extrack
8 tablespoons butter, melted (1 stick)
3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set aside an ungreased 13- x 9-inch baking pan.
  • For the crust, place the cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 2 minutes. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. The batter should come together in a ball. With your fingertips, pat the batter evenly over the bottom of the pan, smoothing it out with your finges. Set the pan aside.
  • For the filling, place the cream cheese in the same mixing bowl and with the same beaters (no need to clean either) blend with an electric mixer on low speed until fluffy, 30 seconds. Stop the maching and add the eggs, vanilla, and melted butter and beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Stop the machine and add the confectioners' sugar. Beat on medium speed until sugar is well incorporated, 1 minute. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Pour the filling onto the crust and spread with rubber spatula so that the filling covers the entire surface and reaches the sides of the pan. Place the pan in the oven.
  • Bake until well browned but the center still jiggles when you shake the pan, 45-47 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool, 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
  • Cake may be stored, covered in aluminum foil, at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It may be frozen for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the batter come together more easily and will result in a smoother cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the batter and help the cake rise.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Use a combination of all-purpose flour and cake flour: This will give the cake a tender crumb and a slightly chewy texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking: This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Katherine's Gooey Butter Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and rich, with a buttery flavor and a gooey center. It is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. If you are looking for a delicious and unique cake to try, Katherine's Gooey Butter Cake is definitely worth a try.

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