Best Ever Gooey Butter Cake

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Ingredients

This gooey butter cake recipe requires just seven ingredients—that’s how easy it is! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Yellow Cake Mix: DON’T follow the directions on the box. Combine the mix with an egg and melted butter to create the bottom layer of this cake. Salted Butter: Melted butter adds moisture and flavor. Eggs: One egg for the bottom cake layer and two eggs for the gooey layer provide richness and ensure the cake bakes properly. Cream Cheese: Cream cheese makes the gooey layer nice and creamy. Vanilla Extract: Gives a warm, comforting flavor. Almond Extract: This is the secret ingredient to adding the perfect amount of sweetness. Powdered Sugar: To perfectly sweeten the cake!

How to Make Gooey Butter Cake

Making an ooey gooey butter cake is so simple. With just seven ingredients, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dessert in no time!

Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room temperature ingredients to help them incorporate better. Bake With Parchment Paper: For easy removal from the pan, line with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on either side. Spray the parchment lightly with pan spray before adding the batter. Once the cake has fully cooled, you can lift it out easily and cut it into squares. Use a Different Cake Mix: If you cannot find a butter yellow cake mix, regular yellow cake or even white cake mix will work in a pinch. Add a Topping! Any fruit pie filling or macerated berries will be delicious on top of this decadent cake.