Description
Red velvet gooey butter cake offers a luxurious Southern dessert blending rich cocoa and cream cheese into an irresistible indulgence. Pillowy layers promise pure comfort with each heavenly, velvety bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 oz/432g) red velvet cake mix
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 ¾ cups (450g) powdered sugar
Eggs:
- 1 large egg
- 2 large eggs
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch pan with a light layer of grease or draping parchment paper across the surface for seamless cake extraction.
- Combine the vibrant red velvet cake mix with a single egg and thoroughly melted butter, stirring until the mixture transforms into a unified, cohesive dough.
- Gently distribute the crimson-hued mixture across the pan’s bottom, ensuring an even, smooth layer that reaches into each corner with consistent thickness.
- Use fingertips or the back of a spatula to carefully press and compact the dough, creating a uniform and compact foundation for the decadent dessert.
- Inspect the surface to confirm the mixture is spread symmetrically, allowing for consistent baking and a perfectly textured cake base.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality red velvet cake mix for the best flavor and color intensity.
- Use room temperature butter and egg to ensure smooth, even mixing of the base layer.
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper for effortless cake removal and clean slicing.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of cocoa powder on top for enhanced visual appeal and deeper chocolate notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg