The Best Ooey Gooey Butter Cake (Gluten-Free) Recipe
This Best Ooey Gooey Butter Cake recipe is a luscious, gluten-free dessert featuring a rich, buttery crust topped with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese layer. Perfectly baked to golden edges with a soft, gooey center, this cake is ideal for any occasion and easy to prepare in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (excluding chilling time)
- Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients
- 1 15 oz box gluten-free yellow cake mix (can substitute regular cake mix)
- 1 1/4 sticks butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Topping
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make the Crust Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free yellow cake mix, melted butter, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix well until the texture is slightly crumbly but able to hold together.
- Press the Crust: Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating a firm base layer for the cake.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 eggs, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 3 cups powdered sugar. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust layer in the pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still gooey. If the cake browns too fast, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. For clean slicing, refrigerate for 1-2 hours or freeze for about an hour before cutting.
- Serve: Cut the cake into squares and dust the top with additional powdered sugar if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Using gluten-free cake mix makes this cake suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Refrigerating or briefly freezing the cake before slicing helps achieve cleaner cuts.
- If you don’t have gluten-free mix, regular yellow cake mix can be substituted.
- Be careful not to overbake; the center should remain slightly gooey for the perfect texture.
- Use a sharp knife warmed in hot water and wiped dry for best slicing results.
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