Description
Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of Gooey Butter Cake, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of comfort food. With its rich, creamy center and buttery top, this cake is a perfect treat for family gatherings, special occasions, or simply as a sweet escape after a long day. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make with just a handful of simple ingredients found in your pantry. In only 15 minutes of prep time, you can have this cake baking away in your oven, filling your kitchen with sweet aromas that will evoke fond memories. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled with fresh berries, each slice promises to be a melt-in-your-mouth experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually stir in the flour and baking powder until fully combined.
- Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, powdered sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, and salt for the topping until smooth.
- Pour the topping over the base layer.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden on top but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 105mg