Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake

Paula Deen’s version of the classic gooey cake.

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 12

Prep Time: 15 minutes   Cook Time: 40-50 minutes  

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE:

1 18 1/4-ounce package yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 tablespoons butter, melted

FOR THE FILLING:

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 16-ounce box powdered sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter and beat together. Next, add the powdered sugar and mix well. Spread over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to over bake as the center should be a little gooey.

Categories: Cakes, Desserts

Submitted by: suzanne-mcminn on April 4, 2011