Bobby’s Lighter Gooey Butter Cake

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Bobby’s Lighter Gooey Butter Cake

By Bobby Deen

665 Fewer Calories
90g Less Carbohydrates

Gooey Butter Cake

665 Fewer Calories
90g Less Carbohydrates
71g Less Sugar

Ingredients:
1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon canola oil

Filling
1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup plain low-fat (2%) Greek-style yogurt
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon melted butter
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

Place the cake mix in a large bowl. Whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and oil in a small bowl until blended. Add the buttermilk mixture to the cake mix, stirring just until blended. Pour the mixture into the baking dish.

Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the sugar, yogurt, egg, vanilla, and butter. Spread over the cake mixture. Bake 40 – 50 minutes. You want the center to be a little gooey, so do not over bake.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Yield: 16 servings

Per Serving: 279 Cal; 4 g Protein; 9 g Tot Fat; 4 g Sat Fat; 2 g Mono Fat; 47 g Carb; 0 g Fiber; 28 g Sugar; 106 mg Calcium; 0 mg Iron; 406 mg Sodium; 12 mg Cholesterol

Original Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Lightened Up recipe courtesy Bobby Deen and the Paula Deen test kitchen

Bobby Deen is the younger son of celebrity chef Paula Deen. Like older brother Jamie, the Savannah resident has helped shape the Deen media empire with a series of highly successful commercial collaborations, ranging from three best selling cookbooks to the series Road Tasted on the Food Network and the award winning Lady and Sons Restaurant in Savannah. On a personal side, he was also named one of People Magazine’s Most Eligible Bachelors in 2007.

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Me encanta la cocina variada se q usted es una experta y tiene el conocimiento.Me gustaria q me enviara algunas recetas si es posible especialmente de postres. Gracias

By Elda E Torres Vega on May 03, 2013

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By TINA WRIGHT on March 24, 2013

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Paula your hair is beautiful.What do you use on it.my hair is about the same color as yours,but not as pretty color..would you share with me?..Please..

By jane morrill on March 19, 2013

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I prepared the cake part but then threw it away. It was not pourable and would not spread evenly in the pan. Am I supposed to prepare the cake according to the box then add the buttermilk etc?

By Loriann on February 10, 2013

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i wish i was your dauthter your food is excelent tell your family hi for me and have a great life and may god bless you all .i cant aford to go to your returant yet but one day ill be there .i have a recepy that you can try in a pinch 2 graham crust or shortbread eight contaner of cool whip normal size 1can of crush pinapple lage box of vin,oudding dry pour all in bowl mix pour into crust .and refridge 2hours then eat.

By claire chouinard on January 23, 2013

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thank for all the light recipe l also am dealing with sugar

By dora phillips on December 11, 2012

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Your recipes are awsome.....can you come up with a kool ade pie that has coolwhip and cream cheese and sugar and kool ade....thanks so much i lost mine

By susan on November 14, 2012

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If you travel to other states I would love see you come to PAducah KY. There is a big Carson Center down by the river front just perfect for your shows. Think about it sometime.

By Kim Feltner on October 13, 2012

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So, is it the buttermilk and the Greek yogurt that ultimately replace the butter? I am a type-2 diabetic, like Paula. I tried gooey butter cake at her restaurant, but for me it was very rich. Still, I'd like to try this version.

By sjerzgirl on September 28, 2012

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super duper delicious bobby

By Anonymous on September 04, 2012

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Dear Paula, I agree with Jan Nolan (7/31/12) I also am prediabetic and have gained considerably. I live in a 55+ independent apartment complex and out of the 46 here there are 21 prediabetic and 9 who have diabetis. Please consider the cookbook I know we all would love to buy one. All live alone except for 4 couples thoughout the complex. So a healthy small portion cookbook would wonderful. LYLAS (love ya like a sister).MEK

By neazlady on September 01, 2012

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Okay this is no where near ooey or goody..yes i mean goody. It tastes bv like a damp pound cake. So more ewwy. Sorry the truth is the truth

By Anonymous on August 04, 2012

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Dear Paula, I have always admired you for being just who you are. You never let critical people take away your kind, sweet attitude! One thing I would like to ask is: Could you come up with a Diabetic Cookbook? Even better would be menus for us who cook very little and LOVE food but don't want it to be the only focus in our lives! I have gained a bunch of weight lately and have discovered that I am prediabetic. I am finding out that some of my friends are also. I love to read but my personal library has more Cookbooks and diet books than most people! If someone (YOU!) could combine the diet plan and starter menus (say 6 weeks )with recipies. You could have a goldmine!!! Please consider. (I tried to get my dietician to do this but she wasn't interested.) Thank You and Keep up the good work you do! Love, Jan Nolan

By Jan Nolan on July 31, 2012

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This is basically what we call Chess Bars. My mother has been making and has sold these at every school function in the county over the years. Plenty of money made...lol. My sister works for the state and has, on occasion, taken these to state functions with the Governor. Regardless of whose recipe we use, this is delicious. The only thing to make this recipe better is a tall glass of cold milk. Keep up the good work as long as the South keeps cooking with butter, we will rise again and again.

By Deborah Ledford on June 12, 2012

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Pillsbury makes a great sugar free yellow cake mix. Using this in the recipe for gooey butter cake would even be fewer grams of sugar. They also make chocolate, devil's food and brownies. I have tried them all and they are delicious. When I have substituted them no one knows its' sugar free and usually I don't tell them.

By Brenda Lawrence on June 12, 2012

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I can't find the apple cake you made on television on 6-11-2012. It had apples, coconum and pecans. That is all I saw but you "may" have stirred up something before I tuned in. You made it in a tube pan. Please help me find it - it looked absolutely wonderfulicious! I'm at lfreeman@umich.edu . Thank you very much

By Anonymous on June 11, 2012

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If ever you are getting rid of your pots and pans, please send them here. I am not very financially well off, in fact, I am somewhere in the poverty level according to the state's statistics but I keep up with you and your boys as much as I can. I have children that I raised alone and I am a widow 2 times over. All my family is gone and helping to raise my grandchildren. It seems the men in our family do not stick around long. Your recipes if I follow them to the letter come out just like yours. I think you did a good thing coming out about being diabetic and expect your diabetic recipes to be just as yummy as your butter ones. I rank you up there with Bobby Flay and Emeril, you are that good and your personality over shadows them all. I hope you get my email because I want you to know you have a real fan in us.

By Marie Plumb on May 22, 2012

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Hey Bobby will sucralose work in the gooey butter cake recipie taking the carb count even lower?

By Stephanie Lambring on April 30, 2012

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I love your lemon blossom mini cakes!

By Melinda Morehead on March 30, 2012

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I love Bobby's new show the only problem is around here it only comes on Sunday @ 12:30. Paula, you taught those boys nothing but goodness. By the way if you ever happen to get ready to throw away a set of those measuring cups or spoons just send them to 38243 Millsboro Hwy. Millsboro, DE to me. I am afraid that is the only way I will get them. Unless I find me a nice lovable man. When I was in Savannah, hoping to get a glimpse of you or the boys I went on the Paula Dean Bus Tour to Bubba's, went to the store twice and ate at the Resturant twice. Where ever I was you were the other place. That is the luck I have. But maybe someday I will have the honor and pleasure to do so. No matter what people want to say they are just jealous and you are the best in my BOOK. I did get one of them (book)and a mug from the Lady and Sons.

By Brenda Foskey on March 27, 2012

I am sure this is a lot less calories BUT this version is for a 9x9 dish and serves 16. Paula’s is in a 13x9 and serves 6-8 hmmmm

By KK on November 10, 2010

Yes I think you should do a cookbook with these lighter recipes….Yum! And I too like Julia from Florida City,FL, want to know how to make Pumpkin and the other variations of this recipe!
Love all the Deens!!!!!

By Linda - Florida on November 02, 2010

Hello, I love Paula Deen recipes but I am trying to lose weight and I thank you Paula for allowing your son Bobby to Lighten up your recipes! I also have a question for Bobby on your caramel and red velvet cake the picture shows 3 layers or more and according to your recipe it looks like your only mentioning using on cake pan so how do you get 3 or 4 layers out of one cake? thank you so very Much for your kindness ! Sincerely Jill Smith

By Jill Smith on September 16, 2010

Greek yogurt can be replaced with sour cream—it is very similar in taste and texture.  Fage is my favorite brand of Greek yogurt.

By karen on June 25, 2010

these recipes are amazing!!!! Paula’s food, which is absolutely incredibly good.. with a few dozen less calories.. how perfect!!!
Any chance Bobby will publish a cookbook????

By Ilene Weiser on May 29, 2010

I have bought Greek yogurt at Wal Mart.

By Rebecca on May 26, 2010

To Mary A.G. (re:  greek yogurt)  I just asked my coworkers the same thing, and was told it’s Activia!  LOVE just about anything Paula and Sons make - and have been to the restaurant as well.  Best iced tea I’ve ever had!

By Margaret on May 26, 2010

Bobby,  thank you so much for lighter recipes.  My whole family is trying to drop some weight and I had a gastric sleeve surgery and cannot eat some of the wonderful recipes your mama came up with (very sad).  I would love to host your family to my lighter Mexican food (no lard ever).  If you are ever in the southwest contact me and your family and my family will eat together, I hope!  Give mama a kiss from this mama.

By Patty Welsh on May 25, 2010

I have tried almost every flavor cake mix for this and eac time it was a hit, now that I have your version of it, I will definitely have to try it. No offense Paula, I still love you

By Kris Fredlaw on May 25, 2010

my family and I simply adore paula’s recipes! Actually all of the dean family recipes.  can’t wait to try this light gooey butter cake… so tell me…is ther a light version to her cheesy mac??

By Debbie Davis on May 25, 2010

Uh-oh, move over, Mom!  I love my gooey butter cake, but I will try your recipe, Bobby. And I think you should get started on your lightened-up cookbook and magazine!!  Thank you.  A great combination of your mom’s great recipes and health.

By Carol O'Brocki on May 25, 2010

Where in the world do you find Greek Yogurt?  Is there anything can be substituted if we can’t find Greek yogurt??
Thank you.

By Mary A. G. on May 10, 2010

This whole idea is a dream come true! I am printing out recipes right now and cannot wait to try them! Bobby, you rock!

By Eileen on April 29, 2010

Hi I love that you are lightening up your Mama’s wonderful recipes.. Just wondering if you can use a sugar substitute in this recipe.. Love the gooey butter cake but am pre diabetic and trying to really watch carbs.
Also how do you make it with Pumpkin and other flavors?
Thank you so much,
Julie

By Julia Graff on March 20, 2010

Thank you so much for the “Lighten Up” recipes!! I also appreciate the nutrional information. It makes following my Weight Watchers a lot easier with some great food. The recipes also help me figure out how to lighten my own recipes. Thanks so much!

By Rebecca on March 04, 2010

Thank so much Bobby for your “Lightening Up” I am a Diabetic and am so thankful for your version of your mama’s fabulous family receipes. Your mama is an inspiration to all. You and your whole family are the best, keep your versions coming. Thank you!

By Barbara on February 27, 2010

Finally some of my favorite recipes with calorie counts!  Thanks!  Greatly appreciated! You made my weekend!

By Glynis Maruk on February 25, 2010

Made this cake last night and it was fabulous.  We ate it when it was still slightly warm.  My hubby could have eaten the whole dish.  Thank you for a wonderful lighter version of Paula’s cake.

By Jean Ealm on February 04, 2010

I am all for lightening up recipes…but messing with the gooey butter cake???  Blasphemy…lol…just kidding!

By Denise on February 04, 2010

Thanks for great ideas. At almost 70 yrs.old I can’t always eat Paula’s food-BUT oh how I love it, her and your whole family.  You are all such blessings.

By Margaret Wisler on January 30, 2010

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