Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
Making the Crust:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Crust Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Press into Pan: Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
Making the Filling:
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Add Butter and Sugar: Add the melted butter and beat until combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and well combined.
Assembling and Baking:
- Pour Filling Over Crust: Pour the filling over the crust in the baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. The center should be slightly gooey, so do not overbake.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool completely in the baking dish.
- Serve: Cut into squares and serve. Optionally, dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
This gooey butter cake is rich, sweet, and irresistibly delicious. Enjoy!