Gooey Butter Cake

Based on 353 reviews

Ingredients:

Cake:
1 18 1/4-ounce package yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 tablespoons butter, melted

Filling:
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 16-ounce box powdered sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with an electric mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan. Prepare Filling

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter and beat together.

Next, add the powdered sugar and mix well. Spread over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to over bake as the center should be a little gooey.

Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Difficulty: Easy

Show: Recipe courtesy Paula Deen and Random House Publishing

Ratings for this Entry:

Submitted on August 8, 2010

Delicious!!! Absolutely addicting!

Submitted on August 8, 2010

I get so many compliments on this cake, and it is the easiest thing to make! I love Paula for this one.

Submitted on August 8, 2010

They sell the gooey butter cake where i work and the girl at the (little) stand said that it was something that she made up with her mom-- such a lier unless Paula got daughters that we don't know about--- This cake is sooooo good and soooo sweet now that i found the recipe I'm going to make it for my family this weekend----

Submitted on August 8, 2010

Wow! Sort of like a chess bar but so much richer and ooey, gooey! Five stars easily! Wal-Mart bakery sells this under the Paula Deen brand and if the homemade version is even half as good, it's still incredibly rich and luxurious.

Submitted on August 8, 2010

I LOVE THIS CAKE:)

Submitted on August 8, 2010

I LOVE THIS OOEY GOOEY BUTTER CAKE WE MAKE IT EVERY THANKSGIVING NOW WE HAVE TO MAKE 2 PANS OF IT!! HOW DO YOU COME UP WITH SUCH DELICIOS THINGS? BUT I STILL DONT KNOW HOW THE GOOEY STUFF ENDS AT THE BOTTOM WHEN WE PUT IT ON TOP!! BUT THIS IS SO DELICIOUS!!

Submitted on August 8, 2010

My family and friends loved this cake. I topped it with fresh strawberries and it was delicious. I did however use a little less sugar than 16 oz....about 10 oz and it was plenty sweet!!! I will be making again and again!

Submitted on August 8, 2010

What made me wait so long to try this recipe?? It's absolutely delicious...I thought I had yellow cake mix, but only had orange. So I used that, put a few drops of orange extract into the filling along with the vanilla, and it came out amazing! I was also missing confectioner's sugar (I should probably start paying better attention when I use up stuff in my pantry) so I used 1 cup granulated sugar and it was perfect. Not too sweet but just sweet enough. I can't wait to try with other flavors!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

My family has made this cake for years. I tried the Pumpkin for Thanksgiving one year and everyone loved it. I don't even make the Pumpkin pie anymore. Try baking it in a Jellyroll pan, it's like brownies, makes more servings and isn't quite so rich. Think I'll try one with peaches since they are in season now. Thanks Paula

Submitted on July 7, 2010

My oldest son doesn't care much for cakes except cheesecakes but this is one cake he will tell me that he can't walk past without a piece no matter what flaver Our Family and our Elementary school teachers all agree it's THE BOMB AWESOME

Submitted on July 7, 2010

This cake is so good it will make you slap your moma and then apologize

Submitted on July 7, 2010

VERY Yummy! I made this for a potluck at work, and my co-workers begged me for the recipe. Now, when we have a get toghether for work or family, people request Gooey Butter Cake over any other cake! Thanks Paula! (:

Submitted on July 7, 2010

My daughter & I had this dessert at Lady & Sons in Savannah yesterday. It was DELICIOUS! Came home & looked up the recipe & planning to make it this week. It is definitely a SWEET treat!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Absolutely awful. way too rich, way too sweet. just gross! blech!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

This cake recipe is THE BEST....it is so versatile too....I have made lots of combinations and they have been loved by all who ate them....german chocolate with cream cheese and nuts....triple chocolate fudge with peanut butter topping....strawberry with fresh strawberries in the topping....lemon...carrot....etc.....yummy yum!!!! Thanks Paula for your great recipe!!!!!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

OmG! Talking about going back for seconds, I bought a piece of this at Walmart and i can't get enough of it! I'm definitely going to have to bake this on my own. Walmarts to far to keep driving to!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Saw this cake being made on one of Paula's shows several years back. Been making the original version ever sense. I have tried other flavor versions (and I love chocolate....who doesn't....) but my family and I love the original the best!!! Make it for ever major and minor holiday out there, take it to work for holiday dinners, when folks come over for supper, or just for the heck of it. My daughters (3 of them) and their friends all call it "Oooeeeyyy Gooeeeyyy". Ever now and then, I'll get a call from one of their friends and all I'll hear is "Hey Mama, Oooeeeyyy Gooeeeyyy"! This cake is easy to make, super sweet and scrumpdilleeicous!!! I'd rate it a "10"!!!!!!! We love you Paula!!! Thanks for all your AWESOME recipes!!! Wilma from South Carolina

Submitted on July 7, 2010

I WAST AT WALMART IN KATY, TX WHEN I NOTICED THIS GOOD AND DELITIOUS LOOKING CAKE, TOOK IT HOME, SHARED IT WITH MY DAUGHTER DANIELA LADIES I TELL YOU "THE BESTEST CAKE" LOVED IT. VERY SWEET BUT DELICIOUS WITH BLACK COFFEE.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

I do this cake, but I do lots of different varieties. I use German Chocolate cake mix and put coconut on top and then lemon cake mix! Strawberry is good! I sometimes put nuts on top too!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

This is the best cake I have ever eaten..

Submitted on July 7, 2010

The Best cake I've ever made, hands down! My family loved it, especially my four year old daughter. Thanks Paula. God Bless.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

yuuuummmmmmmyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

My daughter and her boyfriend loved it but my husband and I thought it was too sweet. We want to try it again with maybe half of the sugar called for.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

The "bestest". I rarely eat cake that doesn't have icing(isn't that the best if not only part to eat) but this has become one of my favorites. I've never met someone who hasn't liked it.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

I bought some in Walmart and it was Great, i said if Paula Deen puts it out there must be a recipe for it. so now i can make my own anytime i want, Thanks, i love it. Lavonne, Cairo GA.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

This is a new favorite for my family. Thank you Paula.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Seriously amazing! I love you Paula!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Very delicious!! Very rich :)

Submitted on July 7, 2010

I made this over the weekend it was absolelty delicious! Brought some to work for my friends to try. They were blown away and imediately wanted the recipe. It's easy to make.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

This is the best ever. If I could give it a 10 I would.And so easy to make . Love it Love it.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

I got this recipe from a friend about 4 weeks ago & I've made it 4-5 times already! It's very simple, quick, & most of all, delicious!!! It's definitely a winner every time! Bon Appetite!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Made this for company visiting us. Added some blueberries. It was outstanding. This is a keeper for me. Every recipe I have tried of yours has turned out great!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

I made this for my family. It is so good. I think I will try the toffy one next. Thank you for a wonderful recipe.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

This was great, my family and I ate it all in one day...it was so good can't wait to make another one!!!! Thanks for the great recipe Robin, Washington, D.C.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Wonderful... I made this and everyone loves it.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Wow!!! Super simple & a definate crowd pleaser. Had some folks come back for thirds! Amazingly simple. Can't wait to try a chocolate gooey butter cake. Yum!!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Paula, I made this for Christmas one year and it was a big hit with the family, now every year they always request that I make it again. It is simply wonderful! Thanks

Submitted on July 7, 2010

This dessert is so simple, but has a fantastic taste. No matter where I take i, everyone loves it. One of my top favorites to make anytime I have to go to a get together.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

I work at Wal mart and we carry this cake as part of our exsclusive Paula Dean line it is so good but to make it at home it is DIVINE.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

I have made this cake a couple of times and it's fabulous!! I made the original, but melted some raspberry preserves in the microwave and spread it over the cake part (I used Duncan Hines Yellow Butter)and to the filling, I added a bag of white chocolate chips. I also made it with DH Chocolate Fudge Cake. I melted some orange marmalade and added about 2 tsps of Cointreau to it and spread it over the cake. I added mini chocolate chips to the filling and 1 tsp of white Creme de Cocoa and 1/2 tsp of vanilla.

Submitted on June 6, 2010

5 This is the BEST cake that I have ever tasted and so easy to make! Leveta Pierce

Submitted on June 6, 2010

This is the best! My family loves this recipe of Paula Deen's. My Sons, by the way are about the same ages of her two boys. Love it when I make these. In fact I have been asked to make these for this Fourth of July Celebration Barbeque! Yea Paula you Rock!!!

Submitted on June 6, 2010

This dessert was delisious but instead of using a vanilla cake I used a lemon cake with lemon juice my entire family came over and they fell in love with the way if tasted it your mouth it felt like the cake was dancing in your mouth one word HEAVEN

Submitted on June 6, 2010

I LOVE this cake! It goes a long way....it'll serve 12 people easily. I sprinkle chocolate chips on top just to give it a little more color, and folks eat it up! It's wonderful!

Submitted on June 6, 2010

I have made this a couple times. It is simple and loved by everyone! It is also wonderful with banana or sweet potatoes!

Submitted on June 6, 2010

My goodness, if only my boys, liked this a little less. I made my very first Gooey Butter Cake today, it looked wonderful. Until my 10, 8, & 4 year old got a hold of this sweet treat! They loved it, as well as the rest of us. Thanks, can't wait to try more of your heart filled recipes.

Submitted on June 6, 2010

OMG I have used this recipes for several years. It is the best for a quick desert, church dish, comfort dish, you names it. My stand by, Ann McFarlin

Submitted on June 6, 2010

This recipe is pretty simple to make. I have been eating gooey butter cake for over 55 yrs. The best bakery cake came from Kruta's bakery in E. St. Louis, Illinois. I know nothing of the St. Louis side of the Mississippi's bakery known for this famous recipe. I have made your recipe and the original recipe (made with powdered sugar and not regular sugar and it turned out just great. By the way, these gooey butter cakes freeze real well. Always bring them back to CA. after visiting relatives in Illinois and freeze them until they can be passed out to all the relatives here waiting for one.

Submitted on June 6, 2010

I must admit that I was not very fond of this recipe. However I LOVE the Wal Mart version of this cake. I will go out of my way to make a Wal Mart pit stop to buy this cake.

Submitted on June 6, 2010

5 This is a wonderful cake - everyone at work loves it.

Submitted on June 6, 2010

Omg!!! I tried this cake for the first time yesterday! AMAZING!!! Im getting ready to make my own but Im sure it wont be as good as Paulas! I woke up this morning and thats all i could think about was eating another one,,,the whole cake that is :)

Submitted on June 6, 2010

We love this cake, but I would say if you think it serves 6-8 you´ve been smoking something. I think it severs 10-12 easy. A small piece goes a long way.

Submitted on June 6, 2010

Wow this cake was really good, my family loves...I tried a couple of different ways and it's wondeful. Karen VA

Submitted on June 6, 2010

I used to get the Entmann's version when I lived in St. Louis. I like this even more!

Submitted on June 6, 2010

Delectable!

Submitted on June 6, 2010

OH MY GOSH THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST TREAT I HAVE EVER HAD.

Submitted on June 6, 2010

yEARS AGO, BEFORE mS dEAN WAS EVER FAMOUS. an OLD SWEET lADY hELEN fINNEY MADE THIS AND CALLED IT "dELICIOUS" CUT INTO VERY SM SQUARES, iT IS GREAT! i HAVE MADE IT FOR ABOUT 30 YEARS NOW. THANKS, I DID ENJOY READING ALL THE REVIEWS. s. hILL FORMERLY FROM nORFOLK vA

Submitted on June 6, 2010

Dear Paula- Love your story and your recipes. Brought this at Walmart on the 30th-gone on the 30th-cooked this recipe on the 1st-gone on the 1st-my family loved it!!Thanks Bonnie Alabama

Submitted on June 6, 2010

I've been making this recipe for years..my family demands it. I make all different versions for different occasions..pumpkin, chocolate, peanut butter..it goes on and on. I was able to make it in a convection oven once..and wow...it was extra delicious and flakey!

Submitted on May 5, 2010

OMG!!!! You only need a 1x1 inch square of this yummy dessert. Add some fresh strawberries (that have been soaked in sugar)and whipped cream. Wow!!! I'm in love.

Submitted on May 5, 2010

Excellent cake! Maybe just a little less powdered sugar. Kind of sweet, but nevertheless great.

Submitted on May 5, 2010

OMG!!!! this is the best... tried chocolate too.. if you are a chocolate lover you will fall in love all over again...

Submitted on May 5, 2010

The original is the bomb but i made it with Duncan Hines Carrot Cake Mix and it was terrific. Friends and family want more.

Submitted on May 5, 2010

This is a great rich and buttery recipe for any occasion. I am going to make it for my mom, she loves chocolate. I will use a fudge marble cake mix and swirl some melted chocolate in the filling, before spreading over the cake batter.

Submitted on May 5, 2010

I've had this as cornbread cake. Use conbread mix instead of cake mix, you will be shocked!

Submitted on May 5, 2010

so delicious!

Submitted on May 5, 2010

mmmmmmmgood

Submitted on May 5, 2010

OMG!!! This is excellent!!! I have made only one minor change... I added 1/2 c. shredded, toasted coconut, and 1/2 c. finely cupped pecans to the crust mix!! Awesome cake!!!

Submitted on May 5, 2010

Oh my gosh! We bought the Walmart version of this cake and it was absolutely one of the best things I've ever tasted! It is very sweet and rich (not for everyone)but we really enjoyed it! I'm going to make this at home and see what happens! Yummy!

Submitted on April 4, 2010

This is a fabulous cake to make when you have company or to take to work. You don't want these leftovers laying around or you'll need a shoehorn to get your pants on the next day. I've tried tons of variations, love the chocolate best. I use a chocolate fudge cake mix for the bottom, and spread it only across the bottom because it will rise up. I also add 4 TBSP of cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture. I also love this with carrot cake mix and also red velvet cake mix. I always bake it at night, it tastes amazing the next day!

Submitted on April 4, 2010

Paula, being from Savannah, GA...I LOVE all of your recipes. Some of these folks writing these reviews trip me out. They should actually read the recipe BEFORE they start cooking...and they would realize how sweet the cake is going to be. I have read a lot reviews on different sites talking about how unhealthy Paulas cooking is. Southern cooking is filled with BUTTER, sugar, lard, flour...if you think it's too unhealthy...then DON'T EAT IT! As for me, my family and the rest of us southerners...keep the excellent recipes coming Paula!

Submitted on April 4, 2010

This is a great recipe. Go to St. Louis for the real thing! There is also a harder version recipe which involves yeast for the base and Eagle brand for the filling. Also yummy.

Submitted on April 4, 2010

This is good but I know an even tastier recipe which uses yeast in the base and Eagle brand in the filling. If you really want to try this go to St. Louis sometime. It was started in St. Louis a long time ago by a baker who made a mistake and accidentally created it.

Submitted on April 4, 2010

By now, Paula is probably sick and tired of hearing from St. Louis folk like me talking about the GB coffee cake. Anyway, just thought I would add something. There is another, harder version. Base: 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 stick butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 1/4 cup flour, 1 pkg yeast, 1 egg. Heat liquids and butter until warm. Mix 3/4 cup flour with yeast, sugar and salt. Add liquids, beat 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup flour and egg, beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in enough flour to make a dough that can be turned out, but still sticky. Work in enough flour to handle easily; knead 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Grease and flour 2 8" pans. Shape dough into pans, pressing up sides. Prepare a filling. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Filling: 3/4 cup of Eagle Brand divided into 1/2 and 1/4 cup. 2 sticks butter. 1/2 cup shortening. 3/4 cup of light Karo, 2 eggs, 3/4 cup flour, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt. Cream butter with shortening. Add 1/2 cup Eagle Brand, beat until light. Add Karo and mix thoroughly. Add egg, beat until fully incorporated. Add flour and 1/4 cup Eagle Brand, mix. Add vanilla and salt, mix. Divide over 2 pans, bake 30 minutes. Filling should not be brown. Good stuff.

Submitted on April 4, 2010

I tried this while vacationing in Savannah a few weeks ago and having dinner at Lady and Sons. It was wonderful, but very rich. My birthday is this weekend and I have already told everyone that this is what I want for my birthday cake. I had it in the plain variety, but the lemon, chocolate, etc sound wonderful. Yummy!!!

Submitted on April 4, 2010

I tried this cake over the weekend at Paula Deen's restaraunt at Harrah's Casino in Tunica MS & fell in love with it. Almost remind me of Chess Cake squares. I will be trying this with different types of cake mix !

Submitted on April 4, 2010

I have heard wonderful things about this recipe. Has anyone used a sectional pan with his recipe? If so, how did it work? Also, recipe says to pat cake mixture on the bottom but the photo appears to have the cake on bottom and sides. Is bottom all that is needed?

Submitted on April 4, 2010

i love your gooey cake..and love that wal-mart has it in lemon, original and chocolate too. thanks paula for your delicious food recipes

Submitted on April 4, 2010

I bought this cake from walmart,in every flavor they had,and im making my own one ,right this second,absolutely delicious! thanks paula!

Submitted on April 4, 2010

I absolutely love this recipe! My mother made it for me during my last pregnancy after watching Paula's show on Food Network, made the choc./pb mix, and bought plain and chocolate at WalMart - absolutely scrumptious!!! Watch out, though...as Paula warns us, it's very rich. :)

Submitted on April 4, 2010

Absolutely delicious! Easy to make! The Martin Family.

Submitted on April 4, 2010

edges were a little hard, but this was such a good cake

Submitted on April 4, 2010

The best recipe ever -Jane P.

Submitted on April 4, 2010

yyyyyyuuuuummmmmyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Submitted on April 4, 2010

Submitted on March 3, 2010

I made this and added pink food coloring to the icing for an Easter flair. Everyone liked it!

Submitted on March 3, 2010

This cake is tasty.But way to sweet! Too much sugar and butter to be healthy for me. Good Pot-Luck dish maybe.

Submitted on March 3, 2010

I'm not impressed. I love Paula Deen, but this particular recipe was too sweet. Maybe next time I will use 1/2 the amount of sugar and a homemade crust instead of the cake mix.

Submitted on March 3, 2010

It's a heart attack and sugar rush all in one. Delicious, sinful and absolutely a must!

Submitted on March 3, 2010

I do not know how to bake!!!!! But his cake was easy. I loved how it tasted and the family thinks I have been holding back on baking for them.... Thanks for another great idea!!!!!

Submitted on March 3, 2010

I thought it was okay but not okay

Submitted on March 3, 2010

Amazing!!!

Submitted on March 3, 2010

My grandmother used to make this when i was a little girl i thought it was something she made up guess not but mmmm its delicious

Submitted on March 3, 2010

I love this cake and have baked it several times. I am always sure to pat the crust mixture up the sides of the pan, too. I usually sprinkle chocolate chips on it before cooking. After about 35 minutes, I take it out and cover the edges with tin foil to stop them from becoming too brown. This cake is delicious served cold, too. If it gets too hard in the refigerator, you are probably cooking it too long. I have also tried a variation with lemon cake mix and sprinkled a few fresh blueberries on top. You can try all kids of things with this recipe!!

Submitted on March 3, 2010

I have this in the oven right now. It's the first time I've made it. We had it in Savannah, at Paula's restaurant. Where are y'all finding it in Walmart? In the bakery section? I haven't seen it where I live. Thanks!

Submitted on March 3, 2010

I first brought a slice from my local walmart and it was excellent. So I just had to get the receipe. Thank you Paula for such a delicious cake. Jacobi from Virginia

Submitted on March 3, 2010

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CAKE, but am a little confused on how to store it properly. Refrigerating it makes it too hard but I worry about leaving it at room temp. because of all the butter. Anyone know the proper way to store it? Thanks! =)

Submitted on March 3, 2010

I love making this

Submitted on March 3, 2010

This was a very simple recipe and I had all the ingredients on hand. The aroma from the oven while it was baking was wonderful and the finished product was "to die for"! Best cake ever! Rich, richer and richest yet! Can't keep it very long after it comes out of the oven! Everyone comes running for their "fair share"! Carolyn/TN

Submitted on March 3, 2010

This recipe is awesome!!

Submitted on March 3, 2010

i have made all of them now....the original is the best...but i tried and added new floavors...i madea lemon one with 2 tbs in the fil;ling and a lemon cake mix...unbelievable. everyone should try it. i will make more of the lemon one.

Submitted on March 3, 2010

This is the best. Made pumpkin for Thanksgiving one year. It was great. My son and son-in-law always argue over what flavor they want me to make. Does any one know a good way to preserve it to send it to my son serving our country in Afghanistan. Pls I need suggestions it takes about 10 days for delivery.

Submitted on February 2, 2010

it is so good I buy it from walmart great great recipe

Submitted on February 2, 2010

Use 3 3/4 cups of confection sugar to make it less sweet.

Submitted on February 2, 2010

This was a very good cake that came out great my first time making it. Im not one for sweets so it was a little too sweet for me but I served it with fresh whip cream and coffee and it was wonderful. Lets just say I can only make this cake for special occassions because my whole family would need emergency trips to the dentist.

Submitted on February 2, 2010

I have made the Gooey Butter Cake countless times and my friends and family continue to rave about it. It's always a winner and I will continue taking it to gatherings in the future! My friends are always asking me for the recipe. :)

Submitted on February 2, 2010

Dear Paula, I love this cake! I get it at Wallmart, when they have it. I am cooking challenged to say the very least. Tried & failed. Please let me know where I can buy a case of theses lovely cakes. Or come to my house and show me, Please! lizalverson@yahoo.com

Submitted on February 2, 2010

This recipe has been around for a long time, but I am glad that Paula has brought it back into the light!

Submitted on February 2, 2010

It's me again! lol Not even sure I need to read the directions anymore : ) I just made this again in Cherry Chip cake mix! SUPER YUMMY !!!! Everyone kept waiting for it to come out of the oven! OK so the other day I seen a boxed cake called "Swiss Chocolate". That's new to me. I had it in my basket, but put it back :( I should have bought it to try with this recipe. I wasn't sure what Swiss Chocolate tasted like. Does anyone know what Swiss Chocolate taste like?? Would it be good with this cake? Pls. let me know someone swimming out there in gooey butter cake land : ) Thank you : ) Waves and winks :)

Submitted on February 2, 2010

I thought that it was too sweet. The crust I thought was the best part.

Submitted on February 2, 2010

awesome

Submitted on February 2, 2010

While I thought it was yummy, I had trouble with cooking time. I tried the recipe twice at different cooking times but it still was too tough around the edges. It never looked quite done. It didn't hurt the flavor at all but I wonder what I could try next time to make it more cake-like.

Submitted on February 2, 2010

>>> I have made the chocolate version and the peanut butter version... Ok we've made this one and IT IS AWESOME!! but WHERE are the changes for the choc and the PB versions? I assume the choc is just using a choc cake mix but how do I make the pean butter version? I'm dying to know! :) Please email me the changes and/or new recipe to: jimmyporter1@comcast.net Many thanks! :)

Submitted on February 2, 2010

Yummy and easy to make. Everyone who has tasted it, loves it!

Submitted on February 2, 2010

Dis is da most delicious cake I have ever eaten in my life me and da whole family love it. S/N: this is da 3rd. Time we bake it @ my home.

Submitted on February 2, 2010

we recieved this cake from one of elderly ladies that we {check in} on in our comminity,it didnt make it home,so i had to go on line to get the recipe,for my husband dont say much about things like this,but this will be his new birthday cake,from now on.ITS TRUE WHAT OUR GRAND-DAUGHTER SAYS ABOUT YOU,MRS DEAN,YOU ROCK!!!

Submitted on February 2, 2010

Ok so I've made this with many different types of cakes mix. I read where someone said to use "pineapple" cake mix. Well I did and YES it was SOOOO YUMMY!!!! My house smelled like I was cooking Hawaiian food! Really it did! Ok so now I tried a new cake mix today. I tired making it with "French Vanilla" cake mix. Talk about the BEST cake and best this side of the mississippi river !!!! Oh boy !! Sweet and good and well...just awsome !! Reminded me of the taste you get when you buy one of those really super expensive coffee drink with the sweet whip cream on top (you know lol) that is if you order the french vanilla cappacinno. Ok so now that that went really great...I'd like to know if there is a "coffee flavored" cake out there ?? Is there?? If so, what store carries them? There has to be a coffee flavored cake mix out there. Hmmm help! That darn "French Vanilla" cake mix was so good that I'm on the mad hunt now for a "coffee flavored" cake mix! Anyway, try the "French Vanilla" cake mix ... you will L-O-V-E IT !!! OHHH don't forget to brew a cup of coffee to go along with it : ) It goes good together!

Submitted on February 2, 2010

mama dean one of our friends gave us this cake of yours for valentines day,my husband and myself had it eaten by the time we got home. i think youre awsome,LADY YOU ROCK!!!!!

Submitted on February 2, 2010

I make this with chocolate cake mix, and oooh, it is so good. Whenever I make food for parties, people know that I made it and have high expectations for it.

Submitted on February 2, 2010

WOW!! I purchased this cake on the discounted rack at Walmart..it was gone in a day! This cake is like Butter Pound cake on steroids!! I am going to make it myself now! Does it really matter if I use Salted or unsalted butter I wonder? Hmm?

Submitted on February 2, 2010

This is the best cake ever. I used a cocnut cake mix and added a bag of coconut and 1-1 1/2 cup of sliced roasted almonds in the cream cheese mixture. After it cooks I topped with chocolate chips and put back in oven for a few minutes and when it comes out of the oven spread the chocolate. WOW! Taste like an almond joy bar!!

Submitted on February 2, 2010

I have made the chocolate version and the peanut butter version and so far everyone loves the peanut butter one. I have made it for most of our big family get togethers and its normally gone before I can ever get a bite myself. My husband even loves making it because it is just so easy.

Submitted on February 2, 2010

i wish i could put it to ten the first time i got this at wal-mart i ate it in less than 15 minutes this is the bestthing i ever tasted

Submitted on February 2, 2010

Add Pecans... Lets just say DELICIOUS!!!

Submitted on February 2, 2010

GREAT!!! Can't begin to explain how wonderful this is...my absolute favorite dessert!!!! A MUST try!!! **Didn't use all of the cake mix/crust** It made it tooo dry, used about 3/4 of the cake mix....

Submitted on February 2, 2010

The best!!! I had been trying to duplicate the cake at Mastro's and I believe this one does it ... yum! This cake served with ice cream or fresh whipping cream is heaven on earth.

Submitted on February 2, 2010

Made this recipe many many times changing flavors and adding my own touches and it comes out perfect every time............

Submitted on February 2, 2010

OMG.(O MY GOD) this cake is wonderful,but walmart's making a bundle off me.Now I can try making it myself.I would give it ten stars from Texas.

Submitted on February 2, 2010

It seems delicious, but what can i substitute for the cake mix? please advice. thank you.

Submitted on February 2, 2010

This cake should be against the law!!!! Yummmmm............

Submitted on February 2, 2010

amazing cake! easy and just a bit of heaven on earth. step-son requested this cake for his 16th birthday. that is saying something! :~))

Submitted on February 2, 2010

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I made this cake in the Chocolate Version, followed the recipe to a T, and it raised up and fell all over the bottom of my oven. I'm at 6250 altitude. Should I have adjusted the recipe? The cake mix calls for a change in the flour of adding 2 T. Would that fix it? Loved the cake--Hated the mess.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

This is a very sweet cake, if you would like a little lighter version, try Bobby's Lighter Gooey Butter Cake or this St. Louis original version that I posted earlier. Both are fantastic! Happy Baking! St. Louis Original Gooey Butter Cake Yields: 2 cakes Ingredients: For Dough: ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup shortening ¼ teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 envelope (¼ oz.) dry yeast ½ cup milk, warm 2 ½ cups All Purpose flour 1 tablespoon vanilla extract For Gooey Butter Center: 2 ½ cups sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 large egg ¼ cup light corn syrup 2 ¼ cup All Purpose flour ¼ cup water 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons powdered sugar for garnish, divided Directions: For Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and set aside. In the bowl of a standing mixer with a whisk attachment, cream sugar, shortening and salt until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat well. Change the whisk attachment to a dough hook and add flour, yeast mixture and vanilla to the sugar mixture. Mix for 3 minutes. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead with your hands an additional minute. Spray a bowl with non stick cooking spray and place dough in turning over once. Cover with a towel and set aside in a warm place to rise for approximately 1 hour. Spray two 8X8 inch baking pans with non stick cooking spray. Once the dough has risen, divide it into two equal parts. Using your hands or a rolling pin, pat the dough into the bottom of each pan and up the sides. Stick it in a few places with a fork so it doesn't bubble up when baking. Set aside while you prepare the gooey part. In the bowl of a standing mixer with a whisk attachment, combine the sugar butter and salt. Mix until fluffy. Add the egg and corn syrup mixing well after each addition. Finally, add in the flour, water and vanilla mixing well after each addition. Divide the gooey butter equally between the two pans prepared with the dough. Spread evenly over the dough of each pan. Let rest for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375º F. Bake for 20-25 minutes. The tops will start to turn a golden brown. Do not over bake. Remove from oven and let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack. Sprinkle each cake with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Serve at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers. Libbie Summers, Paula Deen Food Editor

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I used a Strawberry cake mix and used Strawberry flavored cream cheese and OMG I was in heaven.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

This recipe is quick and easy and absolutely "delish"!!!!!! My first wife was from St. Louis and 30 years ago we would stop when visiting and pick their version....Yours is so easy and just as good! And the flavor variations are endless...My new favorite is Red velvet cake mix and a few dark chocolate chips in the topping!!!! YYYYYYYUUUUUUUMMMMMMM!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

This is a very easy recipe and very hard to put down once you take the first bite.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I had printed this recipe for this cake from this website many months ago and finally made this cake last week. What was I thinking??? This cake is just awful! It's way too sweet! Entirely too much powdered sugar. This cake would send most people into a diabetic coma! And to think that I wasted perfectly good cream cheese on this. Never again.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

Great recipe! Adjust sugar to tone down sweetness. Pumpkin needs 3/4 to 1 lb sugar. Chocolate less. Maybe the original needs 1/2 lb? Cooking times vary by the amount of "wet" ingredients. Chocolate about 50 minutes, pumpkin 60-70.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I loved this cake and it doesn't have a lot of ingredients.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

OMG!!! OMG! I feel like I'm in heaven...yes, it is heaven! This cake rocks!My fam and friends loved it.Even the non-dairy eaters...heehee! Cowabunga Paula... Thanks so much.surfer/mom from cali!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

Can not wait to try this recipe. My Husband loves it when I bake. I am doing a Chocolate contest on Feb. 6th would love to adapt this receipe for this contest. Texas Education Extension the Smith County Association well be hosting this event this well be our 4th year it will be at 1915 Garden Valley Rd., Tyler, Texas Start bring in entries at 9:30 a.m.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I bought this Premade at Walmart on the "day old" bakery shelf. I figured since it was Paula Deen it had to be good even though it didnt look like anything special. Once I tasted I thought I was in heaven! It is Sweet but I Love it! I'm hear to get the recipe so I can make it for a party next week!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

Is there an ingredient missing in the filling? 16 ounces of powdered sugar is a lot. Can anyone help?

Submitted on January 1, 2010

Love this Recipe! It is sooo delicious. I make this with a chocolate cake mix then add chocolate chips and coconut to the topping. It doesnt last two days in my house. Just Wonderful!! Thanks Paula

Submitted on January 1, 2010

Made this once and oh my gosh I've been making it all the time now because it doesn't last but a few days in my house. I find forks in my pyrex dish that someone has just walked by and pick it out just with a fork. I asked and they all say "it's just soooo GOOD"! Now I make them get a plate !! I have now been using other flavored cake mixes. Ok so now it's even yummier !!! The last cake mix I used was "Pineapple" cake mix and that to me was the BEST! I wanna try cherry chip cake mix and Red Velvet Cake mix next. I had my family trying to guess what kind of cake mix I used when I made it with Pineapple Cake Mix and nobody guessed it lol all they could say is that is was Great!! They could even smell the flavor sniffing the cake, but could not guess it ; ) They said it was on the tip of their tongue, but they all got it wrong. But they were very, very close to the flavor. We had fun with that one !! Try using Pineapple Cake Mix it's out of this world GOOD !!! My favorite that's for sure!!!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I was very disappointed with this recipe. I bought all the ingredients and followed the directions as indicated but the end results were too SWEET! I decided to try this recipe cause it looked so good and the reviews were phenomenal. I don't understand how people can eat something this sweet. I have a sweet tooth, but this gooey butter cake was DISGUSTINGLY SWEET!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

Paula, I luv ya, darlin', but let's give credit where credit is due...this scrumptious cake was the result of a German baker in St. Louis, MO who confused his proportions of flour and sugar, resulting in a most delicous "mistake". Haven't made your recipe yet, but it doesn't vary from what my mama passed down to me!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

the best thing that ever passed thru my tulips!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

Thank you Paula for sharing this recipe. My mother found this recipe years ago and used to make it all the time. Every time she took a dish to a dinner, everybody always wanted Ruby to bring her gooey butter cake. Mom's been gone since 2003, but when I found your cake at Walmart, it was almost as good as mom used to make. I just fixed your recipe today and my husband loved it. Thank you

Submitted on January 1, 2010

This has to be one of the tastiest and most versatile recipes! Try lemon cake mix, or spice cake mix. My hubby absolutely flips for the chocolate cake mix with 1/2-1 cup peanut butter added to the filling. Ms. Deen, my thighs believe you to be an evil genious.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I made this on a Saturday LATE NIGHT and my family started to eat it right out of the pan with their own forks. Ok...so I said I made this late Saturday night right? Well....this entire cake was gone Sunday night !!! It took 1 day to be gonzo!! Monday I looked in the pan and there were only the crumbs that broke off. So yeah...the cake was gone basically in one day! SOOOO YUMMY !! I got a small piece to taste when it was done and later that night after it set, I took a small piece for me. So needless to say my family LOVED IT! My husband said it was the best flippin cake he's EVER had.I have now been asked to bake anohter one. I said ok this time, but we can't have this all the time b/c off the calories. But oh goodness is it the best cake or what ??? Thank you Ms. Deen !!!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I made this with half of the sugar and it was sweet for me. I really didn't like it but my husband did and I baked it only 40 minutes and it was dry.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

Awesome. I used a Butter cake mix.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I used a Yellow Butter cake mix ad it was awesome!!!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

First time I've ever purchased Paula Deen food product. I love certain cakes, but The Gooey Butter Cake is fabulous! With the melt in - your mouth, welcoming taste with flavor! Ooooh...I love it! Now i'm on my way to the grocery store to ask about any other product she may have there.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

this cake was sooooo easy and delish I would love to try this with different cake flavors and extracts. awsome

Submitted on January 1, 2010

Absolutely delicious!!!! Easy to make, not many ingredients & a wonderful mouth-watering flavor!!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

Absolutely delicious!!!! Easy to make, not many ingredients & a wonderful mouth-watering flavor!!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

so wonderful

Submitted on January 1, 2010

excellent and easy to make!!!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I tried this making chocolate cookies. Can anyone say YUMMY and SO easy! I did't think that they would need extra powdered sugar sprinkled on top like she said to do, but they did. They are still good - it's just that they tasted "all chocolate". they were still good...just really needed that extra sprinkle of powder sugar to make this cookie Perfect! After I made my cookies using the gooey buter cake I looked in my backyard and my husband's freind was out there and I ran a cookie out to him and I asked him "what do you think" he said omg there good, but they need some powder sugar. So I sprinkled some powder sugar on top and he was right : ) I had him taste another cookie with more poweder sugar and he said "now that's Perfect" ! Thank you Ms. Deen for a WONDERFUL AND EASY cookie out of this. As always Ms. Deen you are the best!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I accidentally made this cake with half of the powder sugar it called for and I think it was great!! Not to sweet or rich. So for those people who had a problem with the sweetness or richness try half of the powdered sugar and make it again. I think you'll find that it's perfect!!!