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5 from 3 votes

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

This is a classic Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is so easy to make and is a perfect addition to any gathering. This dessert comes together really quickly and is made with a yellow cake mix.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Anne Walkup

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 12 tablespoons butter or 1 1/2 sticks melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping for cake:

  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Do not make this cake according to the directions on the cake mix box. Mix the cake mix, eggs, melted butter and vanilla extract by hand in a mixing bowl. Spray a 9 x 13 cake pan with cooking spray and press the cake mixture into the pan. This makes the bottom layer of the cake.
  • Mix the topping ingredients with a mixer and spread over bottom cake layer.
  • Bake cake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes until top of the cake is golden brown. Cut in squares to serve.