Kaldi's Gooey Butter Cake

Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of Kaldi's Gooey Butter Cake, a decadent Midwest-inspired dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe features a buttery yellow cake crust topped with a luscious, tangy cream cheese layer, creating the perfect balance of dense and gooey textures. Made with pantry-friendly ingredients like yellow cake mix, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, this dessert comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar, it’s a show-stopper for potlucks, family gatherings, or a cozy treat at home. Serve up this creamy, melt-in-your-mouth delight and watch it disappear in seconds! Keywords: gooey butter cake recipe, Kaldi’s gooey butter cake, homemade butter cake, easy dessert recipes, Midwest dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the contents of the yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1 large egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 3

Press the dough firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This will create the cake crust.

Step 4

In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Add the 2 large eggs, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to the cream cheese. Mix on low speed until fully combined and smooth.

Step 6

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking dish, spreading it evenly to the edges.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is just slightly jiggly.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Step 9

Once cooled, cut the gooey butter cake into 12 squares and serve. Optionally, dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1411.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5473.1

Total Fat 233.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1067.4mg	0%
Sodium 3128.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 841.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 673.1g
Protein 55.5g	0%

Vitamin D 121IU	0%
Calcium 773.7mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 909.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.9%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 59.2%