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Copycat Paula Deen Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 18 1/4 oz package yellow cake mix
  • 1 egg
  • 16 tablespoons melted butter divided
  • 1 8 oz package softened cream cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 16 oz box powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine cake mix, egg, and 8 tablespoons melted butter. Press into a greased 13x9-inch pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and remaining butter. Mix well.
  4. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Spread over cake base.
  5. Bake for 40-50 minutes, leaving the center slightly gooey.