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Ooey Gooey Butter Cake – Best Easy Recipes Classic

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is the ultimate treat for anyone who loves easy recipes and sweet indulgence! With a buttery crust and a creamy, gooey topping, this beloved dessert is a comfort food classic you’ll make again and again.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, dinner recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg

For the Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

For the Crust

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.

For the Filling

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set. The center should still look slightly gooey.
  6. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

Notes

For best results, let the butter cake cool fully before slicing to get clean squares. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. This cake also freezes well! For a twist, try using different cake mix flavors.