Some desserts feel timeless—like they’ve been passed around in handwritten recipe cards, carried to potlucks, and loved at every birthday, holiday, or lazy Sunday gathering.
Gooey Butter Cake is one of those classics. It doesn’t need layers or piped frosting—it’s just one pan of buttery, creamy magic that wins hearts every time.
Ingredients Overview
| Layer | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Bottom Layer | 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz) |
| 1 large egg | |
| ½ cup unsalted butter, melted | |
| Top Layer | 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened |
| 2 large eggs | |
| 1 tsp vanilla extract | |
| 3½ cups powdered sugar | |
| Finishing Touch | Extra powdered sugar, for dusting |
How to Make It
