Gooey Butter Cake with Brown Butter Recipe
This Gooey Butter Cake with Brown Butter is a rich and decadent dessert featuring a buttery cake crust and a smooth, creamy cream cheese filling. The nutty flavor of browned butter adds depth and a delightful aroma, making it an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 box golden butter recipe yellow cake mix
- ½ cup salted butter
- 2 eggs
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (1 pound)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan thoroughly to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the ½ cup salted butter, cooking it until it turns a rich brown color and emits a nutty aroma. This should take several minutes; watch carefully to avoid burning. Then, allow it to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with the yellow cake mix and 2 eggs. Mix until well combined, creating a dough. Using a spatula, press this dough evenly into the greased 9×9 pan, forming the cake crust.
- Make the Filling: In another large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 egg until the mixture is smooth and creamy, free of lumps.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour the cream cheese filling over the cake crust in the pan, leaving a small rim around the edges bare to allow the crust to rise during baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The top will develop a slight crust but should not be jelly-like in texture.
- Cool and Garnish: After baking, allow the cake to cool completely. Dust the top with powdered sugar for an added touch of sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Be sure to brown the butter carefully, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Allow the browned butter to cool before mixing to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling mixture.
- The small rim left around the filling is important to let the crust expand during baking.
- Cool the cake completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
