Lemon Chess Gooey Butter Cake
Indulge in the perfect balance of tangy citrus and rich sweetness with this Lemon Chess Gooey Butter Cake, a decadent twist on a Southern classic. Featuring a buttery yellow cake crust topped with a luscious cream cheese filling infused with fresh lemon juice and fragrant zest, this dessert is as irresistible as it is easy to make. The gooey center is achieved with a velvety mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and eggs, baked until golden and slightly set for that signature texture. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or satisfying your sweet tooth at home, this delightful lemon dessert comes together in under an hour and serves up to 12. Dust it with powdered sugar for an elegant touch, and prepare for rave reviews!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Yellow cake mix
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 3.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 2 of the eggs. Stir until the mixture forms a thick dough.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer.
In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the remaining 2 eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and set around the edges but still slightly gooey in the center. Avoid overbaking to preserve the gooey texture.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Optionally, dust the top with additional powdered sugar before serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.9 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.6 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1253 mg | 418% | |
| Sodium | 3303 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 805.7 g | 293% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 625.2 g | ||
| Protein | 62.6 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 841 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1079 mg | 23% | |
*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.
