Description
Indulgent red velvet gooey butter cake blends Southern charm with creamy decadence. Rich cocoa and cream cheese create a luxurious dessert that promises pure comfort and sweet satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz/432 g) red velvet cake mix
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3.75 cups (450 g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing with butter or lining with parchment paper.
- Base Layer: Mix red velvet cake mix with egg and melted butter, kneading into a cohesive dough, then spread evenly across the entire pan surface.
- Filling Creation: Whisk cream cheese, remaining eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Assembly: Gently cascade the cream cheese mixture over the red velvet base, ensuring complete and uniform coverage without disrupting the bottom layer.
- Baking Process: Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, targeting a slightly trembling center with golden-brown perimeter.
- Cooling and Finishing: Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, then slice into squares and dust with additional powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.
- Storage: Preserve remaining cake in an airtight container within the refrigerator to maintain optimal moisture and texture.
Notes
- Prevent Cake Sticking: Properly grease the baking pan or use parchment paper to ensure easy cake removal and clean cutting.
- Achieve Perfect Texture: Watch the baking time closely – a slightly jiggly center indicates the ideal gooey consistency without overcooking.
- Temperature Control Matters: Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature to help the filling set and develop its signature creamy texture.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap regular cake mix with gluten-free or low-sugar alternatives to accommodate different dietary restrictions while maintaining the cake’s rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg