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from scratch ~ ooey gooey butter cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
RC :)
Reading, PA

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.

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For from scratch ~ ooey gooey butter cake

  • 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

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 350. Butter and flour a 9x13 baking pan and set aside.
  • 2
    Using 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.
  • 3
    In 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.
  • 4
    Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until cake is golden brown along the edges.
  • 5
    Cool at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
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