Description
Indulgent Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake merges classic Southern charm with irresistible chocolate richness. Rich cream cheese and velvety cake layers create a dessert that melts in your mouth, leaving pure sweetness dancing across your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces/432 grams) red velvet cake mix
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 ¾ cups (450 grams) powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by coating with butter or lining with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine the red velvet cake mix with one egg and melted butter, stirring until the mixture forms a cohesive, slightly sticky dough.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared pan, using clean hands or a spatula to create an even, uniform layer that covers the entire bottom surface.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese, remaining eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the filling becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully pour the cream cheese mixture over the red velvet base, ensuring complete and gentle coverage without disturbing the bottom layer.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a slightly jiggly center with golden edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the filling set and develop its signature gooey texture.
- Once cooled, slice into squares and dust with additional powdered sugar for a elegant finishing touch.
- Store any remaining cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain its moisture and consistency.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Opt for gel food coloring instead of liquid for more vibrant red color without affecting cake consistency.
- Consider using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer to ensure even distribution of ingredients and prevent lumps.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular cake mix with gluten-free red velvet mix and verify all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg