Gooey Butter Cake - With a Cake Mix

easy gooey butter cake bars made with a yellow cake mix base

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword butter cake, cake, cake bars

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Refrigerate Time 2

Total Time 2 55

Servings servings

Calories 454kcal

Author Emma Chapman

Ingredients

1 cake mix yellow
1 egg
½ cup butter melted
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg optional

Top Layer:

8 ounces cream cheese softened
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
16 ounces sugar powdered

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, egg, melted butter, and nutmeg (if using).
In a 7x9 baking pan lined with parchment paper, press the batter in an even layer.
In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Stir in the powdered sugar.
Pour this frosting batter over the top of the cake batter layer.
Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. The edges will puff slightly and turn golden brown, while the center will remain very jiggly.
Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool.
Refrigerate for at least two hours (covered) or overnight before cutting into bars.

Notes

The 7x9 baking pan I used is Staub brand, and although not necessarily a standard size (9x13 being more common), it is a common pan. However, you could use a 9x13 pan instead and reduce the baking time to 35-38 minutes.

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