Chocolate Chip Gooey Butter Cake

Gooey Butter Cake is a traditional St. Louis dessert that originated in the 1930s. It was created when a baker accidentally mixed up the proportions of ingredients while trying to make a regular cake. The result was a deliciously gooey and rich cake that became a local favorite.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Chocolate Chip Gooey Butter Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter
• 8 package Cream Cheese
• 4 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Chocolate Chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
4. In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1 egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake mixture in the baking dish.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 1 hour.
9. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 34g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.