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Paula Deen Ooey Gooey Butter Cake


  • Author: Tatiana Mitchell
  • Total Time: 50–55 minutes (plus cooling time)

Description

If you’re searching for a dessert that’s irresistibly rich, perfectly chewy, and buttery to the core, Paula Deen’s Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is the indulgence you need.

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Ingredients

Scale

Crust Layer:

1 box yellow cake mix

1 egg

½ cup melted butter

Filling Layer:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

16 oz powdered sugar

Optional Additions:

Chocolate chips, lemon zest, Nutella swirl, or chopped pecans


Instructions

Step 1: Prep the crust. Mix cake mix, egg, and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of your baking pan.

Step 2: Make the filling. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in eggs and vanilla. Slowly add powdered sugar until creamy. Pour over the crust.

Step 3: Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center will remain soft.

Step 4: Cool fully before slicing. The cake continues setting as it cools. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Equipment

  • 9×13 baking pan

  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

  • Parchment paper

  • Mixing bowls and spatula

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 410 kcal
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Protein: 4g