From Scratch ~ Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

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Recipe and picture by Alicia Ross of the Kitchen Scoop appeared in the Reading Eagle on December 31, 2014. Most recipes for this type of cake use a cake mix, and this is a from scratch version.

Rating:

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Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

2 c: flour
1 c: sugar
1 Tbsp: baking powder
1 tsp: salt
1/2 c: butter, softened
3: eggs, divided use
8 oz: cream cheese, softened
3 1/4 c: powdered sugar, sifted
2 tsp: vanilla extract

How to Make From Scratch ~ Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

Step-by-Step

1Pre-heat oven to 350. Butter and flour a 9x13 baking pan and set aside.
2Using an electric mixer, blend the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter and 1 egg on low speed until it resembles coarse meal. Press mixture into prepared pan.
3In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and remaining 2 eggs for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Pour over cake mixture.
4Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until cake is golden brown along the edges.
5Cool at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.