Mrs Knobbes Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Indulge in the legendary St. Louis gooey butter cake! This ooey-gooey, decadent dessert is unbelievably rich and easy to make. Get ready for a taste of midwestern magic with this classic recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 386 kcal

Protein 7g

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Ingredients for Mrs Knobbes Gooey Butter Cake

Egg
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
Yellow Cake Mix
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
Powdered sugar, for dusting
2 large eggs
Vanilla

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How to Make Mrs Knobbes Gooey Butter Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter. Mix until just combined.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Beat until light and fluffy.
Pour the butter mixture evenly over the cake layer in the pan.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set (a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs).
Let cool completely before dusting generously with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

179g

Fat

38g

Carbs

19g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mrs Knobbes Gooey Butter Cake?

Mrs Knobbes Gooey Butter Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mrs Knobbes Gooey Butter Cake?

Mrs Knobbes Gooey Butter Cake has approximately 386 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mrs Knobbes Gooey Butter Cake?

The key ingredients for Mrs Knobbes Gooey Butter Cake are Egg, Butter, Yellow Cake Mix, Cream Cheese, Powdered Sugar, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.