Description
This Lemon Gooey Butter Cake is a rich and tangy dessert featuring a buttery lemon cake base topped with a creamy, sweet cream cheese layer. Perfectly gooey in the center and lightly golden on top, this cake is easy to make and ideal for gatherings or a sweet treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base
- 15.25 ounces lemon cake mix
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
Cream Cheese Topping
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 eggs
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cake.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Cake Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, melted butter, and 2 eggs. Mix thoroughly until combined.
- Spread Cake Batter: Spread the combined cake batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In another medium mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, blend the remaining 2 eggs, softened cream cheese, and 4 cups of powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add Cream Cheese Layer: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake batter layer in the baking dish.
- Bake Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden. The cake will remain gooey in the center.
- Cool and Finish: Let the cake cool completely. Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar for extra sweetness and presentation.
- Serve: Cut the cake into 9 or 12 squares and serve.
Notes
- The cake is meant to be gooey in the center, so do not overbake if you prefer a softer texture.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the topping.
- For easier slicing, chill the cake slightly before cutting.
- You can garnish with lemon zest for added flavor and decoration.
