Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, A Paula Deen Classic!

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a classic dessert that originated in St. Louis, Missouri. It gets its name from the rich and gooey texture that comes from the cream cheese and butter in the recipe.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 125 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, A Paula Deen Classic!

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 1 package Cream Cheese
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans

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 mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
5. Add the remaining eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
6. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake mixture in the baking dish.
7. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.
8. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 47g16%

Sugars 35g

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.