Gooey Butter Cake

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Recipe Courtesy of Paula Deen

Based on 1048 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:

Live for butter cake!

By Anonymous on May 18, 2013

thanks paula for the gooey cake mix, love all your food and your show. thanks. ryan in s.c.

By Anonymous on May 13, 2013

I had the chance to text a piece of this butter cake from our local wal mart and let me tell you I have never had a better cake than this one..it was like a piece of heaven. Thanks Paula this one of the best now I aim going to try and make it myself. Good luck to me. Ha ha hope it turns out like yours!

By Tuttie on May 09, 2013

Good, but isn't anything like the Gooey Butter Cake I just had in St. Louis. This crust is too think and the filling tastes too much like cheesecake. The Gooey Butter Cake I had was more the consistency of a lemon bar with pretty thin crust.

By Michelle Jacobs on May 04, 2013

I made this last night exactly as the recipe called out, but mine came out a little too brown on top. Also, and this one is purely my fault, I used a glass baking dish and the edges came out hard and very chewy. The taste of the cake was on point though. Next time I make this I'll knock 10 mins off the cook time and I won't use a glass dish.

By Robert on April 29, 2013

Does this need to be refrigerated after it is baked or can it sit out on the counter??

By Anonymous on April 25, 2013

I made this tonight and I substituted the yellow cake mix with a chocolate cake mix, but followed the recipe exactly. It looked good, but the cake part on the bottom just tasted off. What did I do wrong? I didn't think it would matter that i switched the yellow mix for the chocolate mix.

By Lynne on April 19, 2013

Paula cooks like,all of our southern grandmothers.Paula keeps southern cooking,and traditions alive....love your cooking. As far as any criticism,no one has,to cook her food if they find it too fattening....Paulas cooking is from a true southerns heart.there is a place still for good southern food...Love ya Paula!

By Marcia on April 14, 2013

do you make the cake mix like the box says or do you just use the cake mix?

By Ashley on April 13, 2013

I ate some the orginial butter cake at a fire dept benifit, it was delecious I will be making this for our family and the dinner we have at our church. Thank you, and God Bless.

By Faye McAnulty on April 09, 2013

Who cares where it originated! All recipes come from somewhere! Geesh!! My ooey gooey cake is in the oven now...it smells delicious! Thanks for a winner, Paula!

By Jennifer Schmidt on April 04, 2013

I love your recipes and your cooking shows

By Sandy Murphy on April 04, 2013

I love your recipes and I watch your show

By Sandy Murphy on April 04, 2013

I've made this srveral times and have been asked to make it again, this time chocolate. This version is FACTASTIC, i hope the chocolate one is just as good. Thank you Ms. Paula.

By Wanda on April 03, 2013

I've made this several times and everyone loves it! To the haters here, no one says you have to use any of the recipes here so why come here to hate, life is too short...get real! Love you, paula!!!

By Ce on March 29, 2013

Omg this recipe is awesome my family friends n co workers love it its simple n affordable yummy goodness

By Anonymous on March 25, 2013

This cake is soo good... I love everything about it... It really bothers me that people keep saying that Paula Deen stole this recipe... At no point did she say that she invented this cake, but this is how she makes it... I'm from new orleans, the home of some of the best and most unique food, but that doesn't mean that I can get offended every time I see a New Orleans dish on someone's website... Get over it people! Thanks Paula for sharing this recipe

By Anonymous on March 19, 2013

I just love this cake Mrs. Paula. I can't stop eating it. everytime im in walmart, I spend at least $20.00 on this cake.. I love this cake. I wish i could just order it from the site.

By Latisha Webster on March 19, 2013

Gooey Butter Cake did not originate with Paula Deen! Although the name of the original "Gooey Butter Cake" that was created in St. Louis, Missouri, during the 1930's has no copyright, I think it is unprofessional for Paula Deen to claim it as her own. Someone, either she, or someone who works for her, saw the name and copied it. Shame, Shame, Paul!

By Sue Scott on March 18, 2013

My neighbor's mom used to make this Ooey Gooey St. Louis cake...It was so yummy (and very sweet). Can't wait to make this one and try it.

By hulagrrrl on March 13, 2013

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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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