Gooey Butter Cake - With a Cake Mix

Gooey Butter Cake - With a Cake Mix

from abeautifulmess.com
175 min
12 servings

easy gooey butter cake bars made with a yellow cake mix base

Ingredients

  • 1 cake mix (yellow)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces sugar (powdered)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, egg, melted butter, and nutmeg (if using).

  2. 2

    In a 7x9 baking pan lined with parchment paper, press the batter in an even layer.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Stir in the powdered sugar.

  5. 5

    Pour this frosting batter over the top of the cake batter layer.

  6. 6

    Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. The edges will puff slightly and turn golden brown, while the center will remain very jiggly.

  7. 7

    Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool.

  8. 8

    Refrigerate for at least two hours (covered) or overnight before cutting into bars.