Description
Gooey butter cake is a decadent dessert that combines a soft, buttery crust with a creamy, custardy filling that oozes with sweetness. This indulgent treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night in. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can impress your guests with this show-stopping cake that is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in flour and baking powder until just combined. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until smooth; pour this mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares and dusting with additional powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg