Description
Get ready to delight your taste buds with this homemade gooey butter cake—no cake mix needed! This rich, buttery dessert features a golden crust and an irresistibly gooey center that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion. It’s simple to prepare yet delivers maximum flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser at family gatherings or casual get-togethers. With just a few key ingredients and easy steps, you’ll create a stunning dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and smooth it out evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown on top; a toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing; sprinkle with powdered sugar prior to serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg