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Gooey Butter Cake III

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"This cake uses a cake mix to make a crust, over which there is a cream cheese layer. Easy to make."
Gooey Butter Cake III Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 131 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9 x 13 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Mix cake mix, melted butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 eggs with a spoon. Pat into a 9 X 13 inch pan.
  3. Mix cream cheese, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer. Slowly beat in confectioner's sugar. Pour over cake layer.
  4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 2, 2007 by Pamcastle 
Oh Yeah! I know I have died and gone to heaven with this Cake. Absolutely the best cake and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 24, 2004 by OKWEBMOM 
WE HAVE MADE THIS RECIPE SINCE THE EARLY 80'S. IT IS ALWAYS A BIG HIT. FOR A DIFFERENT TASTE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 26, 2006 by MRSKJS 
Excellent! It brought back memories of growing up in St. Louis and having Gooey Butter cake on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 1, 2008 by Sheri O. 
Delicious! Helpful tip: others complained about the difficulty of getting the dough into... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 7, 2002 by FOODWIZ 
I have looked for this recipe for ages! WONDERFUL! My husband took one taste and almost died... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2008 by ASHLYNGRAE 
This is by far the best version! ANd, it is better to use golden yellow cake mix than a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 31, 2004 by TwoDCsPlus1 
I have tried other recipes for this same "cake" on this website, and this is by FAR the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 28, 2003 by Laura 
Beware if you don't like really sweet things! I thought it was an awful lot of sugar when I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 25, 2008 by Nikki The Great 
It was very Gooey, But perfect. I did like Cookies suggested and turned the oven down to 325... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 31, 2004 by HILARY2000 
This was an EXCELLENT recipe! It's very sweet and rich, though (almost makes your tummy... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Gooey Butter Cake III

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 334

  • Total Fat: 13.9g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
  • Sodium: 292mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 3.6g

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