Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2005

soooooo good! Make it the night before and refrigerate. It makes it much better and much more solid! Have already made it 10 times!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

EPECKA

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Clarksville, Tennessee, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: May 4, 2005

This is an excellent and super easy cake! Would be great for potlucks. The first time I made it I forgot about it so it was very done, almost burned on the edges. Still it was great, but when my mom made it and took it of the oven at the right time, oh my! Delicious!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

COOTIESMOM

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Living In: Royal Palm Beach, Florida, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2005

an absolute wonderful cake!!!! Loved it!!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

BEINTEM

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2005

I love this cake - it is gooey :) Be careful not to overcook it. If you like to eat cake batter or undercooked cookies - you'll like this! :)

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

SHUTTERBUGEXP

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2005

A good alternative to this cake is to mix canned pumpkin in with the cream cheese mixture. Yum!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

NDwife07

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Living In: Grandville, Michigan, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2005

I was a little disappointed in this recipe. By the time the top had set the cake had dried out. The taste wasn't too terrible but it was such an ugly dessert that I certainly wouldn't want to serve it to guests.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

KRISTY11

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2005

I found this cake to be dry and crumbly. I was careful not to overcook it. I will try the chess cake that another reader recommended.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

LORIK

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2004

YUMMY! Was very easy to make, moist & tasted great.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

PEGAGRIF

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2004

Very tasty, but a little dry and brown around the edges. Next time I would not cook it as long.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

3KIDSMOM

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2004

This is by far the best cake, bar whatever you want to call it. I used to look forward to going to family holiday feasts because my auntie would always bring these Gooey Butter bars. Days prior I would actually be craving these delectible little pieces of heaven but when the day came I could only have a few because they are so rich. Now I can do it myself and feed my face all the time!!!! Thanks tammy!!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

DHERGES

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2004

If I could rate this higher I would. I baked it for 35 minutes and followed the directions exactly. The result was wonderful. The cake had a wonderful buttery taste and was very moist. My family loved it. Thanks Tammy for a fast, easy, and wonderful recipe.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

LESLEYfromWI

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2004

This is a great recipe but only use the 'butter cake mix' it tastes way yummier and cook only 30 mins i like to let it cool overnight in the fridge and then the next day i can't stop eatin it lol

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

EVENSTAR420

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2004

I can't say that this will be one for the recipe book. Everytime I see a recipe that starts with a box cake mix I think....yucky! But...against my better judgement....and after reading the reviews I decided to try it. I am not saying that it was not edible but it definietly had that "boxed" taste. For those of you that do everything from scratch....this is not the cake to try. Much too sweet and artifical tasting. Sorry

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

DONNAINNC

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2004

awesome recipe!!! I baked it for my parents and they loved it. it's easy to make and it tastes so yummy.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

CHANEL05

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2004

This is one of my absolutely most favorite indulgences!! True, it's not an attractive cake ... sides get brown and wrinkle inward... but the tast!!! I can't stop eating and always end up with a stomach ache!!! Very much like a cream cheese cake. YUM!!!!!!!!!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

TORTUGAS2X

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2003

This cake wasn't great....just OK. It didn't taste buttery at all. I added rum extract instead trying to recreate the flavor of butter rum muffins I find at my bakery. The bottom layer was extremely dry and the top layer didn't taste as good as it sounded. It was also very unattractive. It browned around the edges. Of all the people who tried it only my grandmother liked it. She's on Weight Watchers and doesn't get treats often so it was easy to please her. She did insist it was some kind of cheesecake with a wierd crust even though I explained it was supposed to be a butter cake. She insisted I must have mixed up recipes. I might try this again with some of the other suggestions on making the bottom layer moist and I probably won't cook it as long. I think I'll even switch and use butter flavor. Isn't that what this is supposed to taste like.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Angie

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Living In: Queens, New York, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2003

VERY easy indeed and it was FANTASTIC! I think next time I'll skip the almond extract, but I used 2 pkgs of cream cheese and it was fantastic! THank you

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
7 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Jennifer

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Washago, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Freedom, California, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: May 7, 2003

This was a superb cake!!! Quick and easy, with ingredients I always have on hand. I tried adding about 1/4 c of milk to the cake batter to combat any potential dryness (a few reviews mentioned the slightly dry bottom layer)and it turned out fabulous. I will definitely make it again!!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
18 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

JENNIFER680

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: May 6, 2003

If you are bored with ordinary cake, this one's for you. Five stars all the way!!! My guy's mom has made this for him on every birthday, as per his request. I was ever-so-lucky to have her make it for me too. The secret to our version: "Butter Recipe Yellow" cake mix and use ONLY 1 stick of butter. If you crave chocolate, use "Butter Recipe Chocolate" cake mix. Also, bake time is roughly 30 min., take out while the cake is still jiggly and slightly oozes. ENJOY!!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
13 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

PARADISO

Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2003

Best cake you'll EVER taste! It was gone in seconds!! Also good if you press some toasted pecan halves in it right when it's done, and sprinkle with powdered sugar! Thanks for the recipe! ALSO - if you want the bottom portion a little more moist, use margarine instead of real butter - it makes a HUGE difference!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
23 users found this review helpful