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Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 4/29/21Updated: 8/02/22

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Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is just what it’s name implies – ooey,  gooey and oh so wonderful.  Enjoy it as is or topped with fresh berries.

If you end up with leftover ooey gooey cake be sure and try this Ooey Gooey Cake Ice Cream, it’s divine!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

This delicious cake was originally a bakery mistake! A St. Louis baker used the wrong amount of flour and sugar, not using enough flour, the cake was dense and heavy and people loved it! This cake is definitely a fortunate mistake.

  • It’s easy to make because it uses a standard cake mix.
  • It has a sweet and creamy top thanks to the cream cheese.
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What is Ooey Gooey Cake?

Ooey Gooey Cake is delicious! It has a yellow cake base with a soft, gooey cream cheese layer on top. The cake uses a yellow cake mix together with melted butter and an egg.  You then top that with a mixture of softened cream cheese, eggs and powdered sugar.  It is pure magic.

Ingredients Needed

  • Yellow cake mix
  • Butter 
  • Eggs
  • Cream Cheese
  • Powdered sugar
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How to Make Ooey Gooey Cake

  • Combine cake mix with melted butter and an egg. Do not add the ingredients that are listed on the back of the cake mix.
  • Press into a greased 9 x 13 pan.
spreading cake batter in pan
  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese, 2 eggs and powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer or a stand mixer until smooth.
  • Pour over cake batter.
cream cheese layer on ooeyn. gooey cake
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes.
baked ooey gooey cake

How to Serve

The cake is best served warm (if you really want it ooey and gooey) but it is also yummy at room temperature or right out of the refrigerator. It is basically good any time! Keep any leftovers refrigerated.

bars of ooey gooey cake

Can I Use A Different Flavor Cake Mix?

This cake is delicious when made with a lemon cake mix, strawberry, chocolate cake mix or even a spice cake mix. If using lemon, add a few teaspoons of lemon juice into the cream cheese mixture too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ooey Gooey Butter Cake need to be refrigerated?

The cake can be stored at room temperature for 2- 3 days.  Be sure to store it in an airtight container or use aluminum foil or plastic wrap to help keep them from drying out. You can also store it in the refrigerator for 4-5 days and serve it chilled but it won’t be as gooey.

Can you freeze ooey gooey butter cake?

I like to freeze it in individual squares, wrapping them in plastic wrap and then foil. You can also store them in a large zippered freezer bag.
You can also freeze the whole cake by covering the pan in plastic wrap or foil and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you are planning on freezing the whole cake I recommend baking it in a metal or aluminum foil baking pan, not glass.

stack of ooey gooey bars

Try these other delicious recipes:

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
  • Cinnamon Roll Cake
  • Butterscotch Brownies
  • Single Serve Brownie Recipe

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Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Ooey and Gooey is the best way to describe this delicious butter cake recipe.
serves: 20 servings
Prep:10 minutes
Cook:20 minutes
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Total:30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Grease and flour one 13 x 9 pan
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Mix together dry cake mix, melted butter and 1 egg.  DO NOT add the ingredients from the back of the cake mix.  Only use the dry cake mix.
  • Press into prepared pan
  • In separate bowl mix cream cheese, 2 eggs and powdered sugar
  • Pour over the first layer
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes

Tips & Notes:

The cake can be stored at room temperature for 2- 3 days.  Be sure to store it in an airtight container or use aluminum foil or plastic wrap to help keep them from drying out. You can also store it in the refrigerator for 4-5 days and serve it chilled but it won’t be as gooey.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 44g (15%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 49mg (16%) Sodium: 275mg (12%) Potassium: 39mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 34g (38%) Vitamin A: 330IU (7%) Calcium: 71mg (7%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
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Originally posted July 8, 2015

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  1. Cynthia says

    Posted on 7/24 at 6:28 pm

    I’ve made this many times and many ways. They are all good. In fact, I just pulled a lemon ooey gooey butter cake out of the oven. Can’t wait to try it.

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  2. KellyJo Robinson says

    Posted on 1/25 at 2:56 pm

    I haven’t made it yet. Sooooo..

    excited. I have been looking for this recipe for 40 years. My father was from St.Louis and I would spend my summers there.My uncle would get it for my Grandparents every week.I never was able to get the recipe. I can’t wait to make this. This is the right recipe. When you said it was an old St. Louis recipe.I new then my search has ended. I am making it tommorow. I am still looking for the crowns Chile recipe that was on 14th St. downtown St. Louis. I can smell the Switzer licorice and I miss those Cardinals playing baseball. I live in Arizona now. I have the Cardinals football team to enjoy.

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 1/25 at 4:27 pm

      So glad you found the recipe – hope you love it!

      Reply
  3. Jolanta Direktor says

    Posted on 5/22 at 1:11 pm

    Hallo,
    In my country we don’t have cake mix. Could you suggest any substitutes, please?
    Thank you in advance, many regards

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 5/24 at 6:58 am

      There are recipes for homemade cake mix out on the internet, I suggest searching for a homemade cake mix recipe.

      Reply
  4. Joanne Boyd says

    Posted on 5/17 at 6:34 pm

    Havent made this yet but going to try this

    Reply
  5. MVJ says

    Posted on 5/8 at 8:57 pm

    The very best recipe I have ever made! Everyone loved it. And it was so easy.

    Reply
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