Description
Indulge in the irresistible decadence of Lemon Gooey Butter Cake, a luscious dessert that combines the zing of lemon with a rich, creamy texture. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Crust Layer:
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Gooey Layer:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare Crust: Mix lemon cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Press into pan for crust.
- Prepare Gooey Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, zest. Mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Layer and Bake: Pour cream cheese mixture over crust. Bake for 35–40 minutes until set.
- Cool and Serve: Cool, then chill for at least 1 hour. Cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Enhance lemon flavor with a few drops of lemon extract.
- Best served slightly chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
