Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter until smooth.
- Press mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan to form a base.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in 2 eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until blended, then add powdered sugar gradually.
- Spread cream cheese filling evenly over the cake base.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly gooey.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Avoid overmixing the batter; combine just until smooth.
Bake until edges are set while keeping the center soft for that gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 240
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 60