Gooey Butter Cake

Recipe Courtesy of Paula Deen

Based on 841 Reviews

Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Difficulty: Easy

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Cake:
1 18 1/4-ounce package yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 tablespoons butter, melted

Filling:
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 16-ounce box powdered sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with an electric mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter and beat together.

Next, add the powdered sugar and mix well. Spread over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to over bake as the center should be a little gooey.

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Reader Comments:

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By james cobble on February 09, 2012

Awesome gooey cake!! Love all of Pauls shows&recipes;!! Darlene

By Darlene Connally on February 05, 2012

We loved seeing you live in Sacramento last night. Thanks for sharing your recipes and your life stories! I had all these ingredients already! Yummy y'all

By Melynda on February 04, 2012

I haven't made them yet but we buy LOTS of them at WalMart when we can find them!!! Yum-yum

By Anonymous on February 04, 2012

Why did the wal-mart in Maryville, Tn stop carrying your gooey butter cake, i bought one every time I went in the store. And now I cant find them anywhere...PLEASE restock and delivery to Maryville Tn wal-mart stores...Thank You

By Tammie Hodge on February 04, 2012

Hey Paula my dad and me watch you everyday and I love to bake but I was wanting to know if you got a recipe with a can of apple pie filling.I have to watch what I fix for my dad cause he had a stroke three years ago and he is also fighting with CLL cancer and he has to have his food that is soft and easy food for him to eat.I would love to have your cookbooks but I am helping my mom out with all of my dad's medical bills.And when I can get a chance to I am going to come to eat at your resturant.

By Willie Dean Bentley on February 03, 2012

If I make your Gooey Chocolate Butter Cake on Friday at noon, refrigerate it, will it still be good on Sunday for Super Bowl?

By Carol Wiley on February 02, 2012

Paula, i love butter just as you do, but i love all your recipes. down home country comfort food at its best. and last but not least, i love you! your so much fun to watch and everything you bake and cook you make it exciting and fun. thank you so much. God bless.

By LEISA WILKINS on February 01, 2012

I TRYED THIS CAKE MIX DEAL AND I HAD TO BEAT THEM IN THE HEAD. IT WAS SO SO ........ I WOULD TELL ANYONE TO EAT IT.. I WISH I COULD GET HER TOO COME AND SEE MY REST ...

By rose on January 31, 2012

Easy to make it. I love this recipe. Once a week I bake this gooey butter cake. Deliciously good and easy...my mom whose 85 years old love this recipe. She wants me to bake some more to give to their neighbor. Thank u, easy n delicious...

By rowena flores on January 29, 2012

I used to make a recipe almost like this one for the holidays years ago and my dad loved it! I lost my good recipe box so was very glad and excited to find this recipe!! I first found and bought the cake that was already made at Walmart. Boy was I surprised! Thanks!

By Lorre McIver on January 29, 2012

I don't know how Paul Deen can call this an "original signature recipe," or whatever they market gooey butter cake as at Walmart. The truth is that gooey butter cake has been a staple of St. Louis cooking for decades, dating to before Paula Deen was born. Any supermarket, bakery, etc. in St. Louis sells gooey butter cake. It is traditionally something eaten at picnics, potlucks, office parties, etc. I guess Paula Deen has appropriated it as her own, but her recipe above doesn't look any different than what is on the side of Schnuck's or Dierbergh's -brand yellow cake mixes.

By Eric on January 29, 2012

This is my favorite dessert to make for others, because it is very simple and most importantly.....delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe:)

By Lynette Brown on January 25, 2012

I saw Paula Deen make this using pop open biscuits and a bundt pan. It was so easy. Can anyone find the rcipe? I believe I saw her prepare it on The View.

By Joan on January 16, 2012

Great desert!!!!!!! OMG it is sweet but the duty crew at the fire station loved it.

By Buddy Colby on January 16, 2012

This recipe is too sweet! I'd recommend using half the amount of sugar.

By G Lynum on January 16, 2012

This recipe is also awesome with funfetti cake mix!

By KRB on January 16, 2012

Paula, You are the wonderful epitome of down home comfort foods. I enjoy your show and most of all, the great food that you share with everyone. Keep being that ray of sunshine that I enjoy having in my home. I look forward making this simple but delicious recipe.

By Kim Venerable on January 14, 2012

This cake was the bomb. I bought it out or Walmart and it was good and instanly I need i had to go make it myself. This was a good one Paula!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Mrs. Armstrong on January 14, 2012

It was soooo gooood! It was an easy recipe and I can tell you it was totallly delicious! My family went crazy over this recipe and I have to cook it at least every other wek.

By Annie Williams on January 13, 2012

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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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