Gooey Crack Cake Recipe
This gooey crack cake bakes up with a tender buttery crust and a lush, creamy top. Simple pantry ingredients, big payoff.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted for the crust
- 3 eggs divided use
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3.5 cup powdered sugar sift if lumpy
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.13 tsp fine salt a pinch balances sweetness
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch pan or line with parchment.
- Stir cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg in a bowl until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to make the crust.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining 2 eggs, vanilla, and salt; mix until silky.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar until glossy and thick, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Pour filling over the crust and spread to the edges.
- Bake 32–38 minutes until edges are set and the center still jiggles slightly.
- Cool in pan until lukewarm, then dust with powdered sugar. Slice into squares to serve.
Notes
Swap vanilla for 1 tsp almond extract for a fragrant twist. For neater slices, chill 30 minutes after cooling, then cut and let return to room temp before serving. Store covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 4 days.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Gooey Crack Cake Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.