Apple Gooey Butter Cake
A deliciously rich dessert that combines sweet apples with a gooey butter cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Gooey Filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- optional Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and one egg. Stir until well blended.
- Press the cake mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even layer.
Filling Preparation
- In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar, two eggs, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Mix well until fully combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and cinnamon gently, ensuring the apples are evenly distributed.
Baking
- Pour the apple mixture over the cake base, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Once done, remove from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
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Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon or drizzle with caramel sauce.