Description
Gooey butter cake is the ultimate dessert indulgence that combines a rich, buttery flavor with a delightfully fudgy texture. This easy-to-follow recipe, made without cake mix, creates a dessert that is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its irresistible sweetness and creamy consistency, each bite feels like a warm embrace. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this decadent treat—it’s so good they’ll be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk (whole or buttermilk)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture into the wet ingredients while alternating with milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting generously with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg