Ooie Gooey Butter Cake Aka Friendship Cake
Discover pure indulgence with this Ooie Gooey Butter Cake, fondly known as Friendship Cake—a rich, buttery dessert that’s as delightful to share as it is to savor. This crowd-pleaser starts with a soft yellow cake mix crust, topped with a luscious layer of cream cheese and sweet powdered sugar goodness, creating an irresistibly creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Its golden, slightly jiggly center and crackly edges strike a perfect balance between decadence and lightness. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes of hands-on time, this easy cake is the ultimate treat for potlucks, celebrations, or an intimate gathering with friends. Garnish it with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness, cut it into shareable squares, and let the friendship—and flavors—flourish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 2 eggs. Mix until everything is well combined and forms a thick dough-like consistency.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer.
In another mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the remaining 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Continue beating until fully combined and there are no lumps.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust layer in the baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is slightly set but still jiggles a bit when you shake the pan gently.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. The center will firm up slightly as it cools.
Optional: Dust the top of the cake with additional powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Cut into squares or rectangles, serve, and enjoy with friends or loved ones!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.4 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.9 g | 444% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1097 mg | 366% | |
| Sodium | 3868 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 859.0 g | 312% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 682.6 g | ||
| Protein | 61.0 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 803 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1060 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.
