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Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Mariam
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake is an indulgent dessert featuring a rich, moist red velvet cake base topped with a luscious, creamy cream cheese layer dusted with powdered sugar. The cake is baked to perfection with a slightly crisp top crust and a gooey, soft center, making it perfect for celebrations or any dessert craving.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 15.25 ounce box red velvet cake mix
  • ¾ cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ Tablespoon vanilla extract

Filling

  • 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with a cooking spray that contains flour, and set it aside to prepare your crust.
  2. Melt Butter for Crust: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt ½ cup (1 stick) of salted butter and let it cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs when mixed.
  3. Mix Crust Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the red velvet cake mix, melted butter, 2 eggs, and ½ tablespoon vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined. The batter will be thick.
  4. Press Crust into Pan: Using your hands sprayed lightly with nonstick cooking spray, press this thick mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
  5. Melt Butter for Filling: Melt the remaining ¼ cup (½ stick) of salted butter in the microwave. Let it cool slightly before mixing.
  6. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, whip the softened cream cheese, melted butter, remaining 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract, and 2 eggs together until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add 5 cups of powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture and stir slowly to combine thoroughly without a gritty texture.
  8. Assemble and Bake: Pour the cream cheese filling over the pressed crust in the baking dish. Cover the dish with foil and bake on the middle rack for 30 minutes.
  9. Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is slightly golden brown with a thin, crisp crust. The center will have a slight dip, indicating gooeyness.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. Run a butter knife along the edges to loosen before cutting. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finish.

Notes

  • Use a cooking spray with flour for easier crust pressing and to prevent sticking.
  • Spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray when pressing the crust to avoid stickiness.
  • Do not overbake the cake to maintain the gooey center; the slight dip in the middle is normal.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices.
  • Dust with additional powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation and added sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: red velvet cake, gooey butter cake, cream cheese dessert, easy red velvet, holiday dessert, sweet cake

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