Creamy Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake
A ridiculously easy and unbelievably delicious chocolate cake that's a hug in cake form, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Medium bowl
- Large bowl
Ingredients
Cake Layer
- 1 box devil's food cake mix
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 egg
Gooey Topping
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine devil's food cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until just combined.1 box devil's food cake mix
- Press the cake mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.1 box devil's food cake mix
- Add the remaining 2 eggs, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Beat until well combined, smooth, and rich.1 box devil's food cake mix
- Gently pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake layer and spread carefully to cover.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is still a little gooey.
- Let the cake cool completely before cutting.
Notes
The center should still be a little bit gooey when you take it out of the oven; it will firm up as it cools. Letting it cool completely is key for the gooey center to set up properly.