Inventive recipes from Food Network can be fun, but sometimes you just need to revisit the classics. If it was good enough for Grandma, it’s good enough for me. This is, by the way, the only time a boxed cake mix will make an appearance in my kitchen. It is described as essential and who am I to argue with the tried and true. Bring some good old fashioned deliciousness to your next gathering and I guarantee you will be bringing home an empty plate.
The usual Cast of Characters
Cake
• 1 pkg yellow cake mix
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 stick butter (1/2 cup, 113g), melted
Filling
• 1 eight ounce (8 ounce) package cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese, room temperature
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), melted
• 4 c powdered sugar
The Steps to Glory
1 Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2 In a bowl, combine cake mix, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla and melted butter. Mash together with a fork until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
3 Spray 9-inch by 3-inch round cake pan or a 9×13 pan with baking spray or use a piece of parchment in the bottom of the pan.
4 Press cake mixture into bottom of prepared pan and get as flat as possible.
5 Place cream cheese, remaining eggs, vanilla and melted butter in stand mixer and beat on medium speed until creamy.
6 Add in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time (and on low speed) until all sugar has been added.
7 Pour cream cheese mixture over cake mixture.
8 Bake for 35-45 minutes. I moved mine from the oven when the edges were brown, but the center was still a bit jiggly. You do not want to over cook.
9 Allow to cool before serving.
The perfect way to celebrate the exclusive show by an up and coming artist…who needs a haircut.
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This sounds glorious! I’m going to pin it — and then, I’ve got to break down and buy a cake mix, but I think it will be worth it!
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I am not a fan of boxed cake mix. I don’t understand the need when homemade cake takes about the same amount of time and energy. This cake was worth the cake box.
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I would agree on all counts!
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Oh, so decadent! Thanks for the recipe! – Karen
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You can’t beat one of Granny’s recipes! Delicious…..
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It was decadent and perfect.
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Sounds delightful – Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!
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That little face, I just want to eat her up, she’s so adorable and your ooey, gooey butter cake sounds so yummy. I’m a really bad baker so recipes with pre-mix are the only way to go for me and even then I normally still get something wrong. But it’s so worth trying
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She just keeps getting cuter! Such a joy. The Princess and the cake.
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Oh my, it sounds delicious! And what a darling artist she is!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
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Just wanted to mention, I’m sure it’s not intentional, but Share Your Cup is not listed.
hugs,
Jann
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Not intentional in the least. Let me add right now!
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Yum, I can convert it to gluten free too!
You’re welcome to drop by to join me in a cuppa anytime!
Jennifer
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Never thought of that. I’m so glad you can share in the yum mines
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Thank you.
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Amy – I’m from St. Louis and we love our Gooey Butter Cake! I’d like to feature this at next week’s link party. Do you have a profile pic you’d like me to use? Enjoy a wonderful Mother’s Day!
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Yes! Let me find one for you. There is one on my blog you might like! Have a wonderful Mother’s Day as well. Children are the greatest blessing!
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Let me know how my recipe compares
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I remember making this in a cooking class I took when I was in the 4th grade – it was sooo good! Over the years I’ve lost that recipe. So glad to have yours! Thanks for sharing your recipe at The Blogger’s Pit Stop! Roseann from This Autoimmune Life
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Let me know how it turns out. It was gone in a few days here I have a chocolate version I want to try as well.
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That cake is absolutely one of my favorites. It was also called Neiman Marcus Bars because they served them in the Neiman’s tea room. I think I’m making a batch of these soon. Thanks for linking up to Keep In Touch.
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Yours sounds so fancy. I think I’m going to call it that from now on. Let me know how my recipe compares.
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Delicious looking cake! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
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It was wonderful
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