🍰 Sweet, Gooey, and Loaded with Goodness! (Ooey Gooey Butter Cake)

Ingredients

For the Base

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Gooey Layer

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Make the base layer
   In a bowl mix the cake mix, egg, and melted butter until a thick dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
3. Prepare the gooey topping
   Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Gradually beat in melted butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
4. Assemble
   Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake base and spread evenly.
5. Bake
   Bake for 35–40 minutes. The center should remain slightly gooey.
6. Cool and serve
   Let cool completely, then cut into squares. Sprinkle with extra powdered sugar if desired.

✨ Tip: For an extra indulgent version, add chocolate chips, pecans, or coconut flakes to the gooey layer!