Description
Apple Gooey Butter Cake is a luscious dessert that combines a rich, buttery crust with a gooey, creamy filling infused with the sweet and tart flavor of fresh apples. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the soft, melt-in-your-mouth cake to the slightly crisp topping, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- For the filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups peeled and diced apples (about 4 medium apples)
- 1 box powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and egg until well blended. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and melted butter until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
- Fold in the diced apples gently into the filling mixture.
- Pour the apple filling over the crust in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly gooey.
- Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To store, cover tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to maintain freshness.
- For a twist, substitute the apples with pears or peaches for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 grams
- Sodium: 180 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 42 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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