Description
A classic St. Louis dessert, this Gooey Butter Cake features a buttery crust and a rich, custard-like filling that is irresistibly gooey and sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 140 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 115 g (1/2 cup, 1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, room temperature
- 113 g (1/2 cup, 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 200 g (1 2/3 cups) powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp light corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch square pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 12–14 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- In a mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add melted butter, powdered sugar, eggs, vanilla, and corn syrup (if using) and mix until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the warm crust. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the edges are golden and the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares. For cleaner cuts, chill before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Chill before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg