Description
Gooey butter cake is a delightful dessert that combines a rich, buttery flavor with a decadent, gooey texture. This easy recipe requires no cake mix and features pantry staples to create a mouthwatering treat perfect for any gathering. Serve it warm, dusted with powdered sugar, and watch as it becomes the star of your dessert table. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or just because, this homemade gooey butter cake will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Sift in flour and baking powder; gently mix until just combined—do not over-mix.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown around the edges while still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool slightly, slice into squares, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg