Best 3 Grandmas Gooey Butter Cake Recipes

Indulge in the delectable goodness of Grandma's Gooey Butter Cake, a classic dessert that combines a rich, buttery crust with a soft, gooey center. This beloved treat is a perfect balance of textures and flavors, sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Our collection of recipes offers variations on this timeless classic, catering to different dietary preferences and taste desires. From the traditional recipe to gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options, there's a gooey butter cake recipe for every occasion and palate. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we explore the secrets behind this iconic dessert and discover the perfect recipe to create your own gooey butter cake masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA'S BUTTER CAKE

Grandma's Butter Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups cake flour
1 cup sweet butter
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups super fine sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups dark brown sugar
1 stick butter
3 to 4 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
8 to 10 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

Preheat gas oven 350 degrees, electric 325 degrees. All ingredients should be room temperature. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. Sift flour, add baking powder and salt. Set aside. On medium speed, cream butter and sugar, until light and fluffy. (Or 150 strokes by hand.) On medium speed, (or another 150 strokes) add 1 egg at a time. After 2 eggs add 2 tablespoons flour. Add flour mix alternating with the milk, ending with the flour. Add extracts. Place cake pan in middle of oven. Pans should not touch. Baking time approximately 35 minutes.
In a hot cast-iron skillet or heavy saucepan melt butter and brown sugar together on high heat, stirring until sugar is thoroughly melted. Transfer into mixing bowl and, using mixer on low speed, starting and ending with confectioners' sugar; alternately add heavy cream with vanilla, beating until frosting becomes spreadable. Spread on cooled cake.;

OOEY GOOEY BUTTER CAKE

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake image

This is amazingly sweet and way too tempting to resist!

Provided by Lacey

Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Yellow Cake

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 eggs
½ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Mix cake mix and 2 eggs together in a bowl. Add butter and vanilla extract; mix until batter is smooth and thick. Spread batter into the prepared baking dish.
Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and 2 eggs together in a bowl until smooth; spread over batter.
Bake in the preheated oven until sides of cake are pulled away from dish and browned, 25 to 35 minutes. Cool cake completely. Sprinkle more confectioners' sugar over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 277.5 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

GRANDMA'S GOOEY BUTTER CAKE

Grandma's Gooey Butter Cake image

This is the closest thing I have found to the gooey butter cake my grandmother made. It has basic ingredients and is really simple to make. If you're worried about calories or fat grams this ones probably not for you. But if you're not, this is oh-so-gooey.

Provided by bratty

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all cake base ingredients and mix well.
Pat into lightly greasted 13x9 baking pan.
Prepare filling.
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Add butter and beat.
Add powdered sugar and mix well.
Pour over cake mixture.
Bake for 40-45 minutes.
You want the center to be a little gooey, so make sure not to overbake.

Tips:

Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cake batter come together smoothly and evenly.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the batter, making the cake light and airy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, making the cake tough.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Gooey Butter Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and gooey, buttery topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!