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Apple Gooey Butter Cake


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  • Author: melissa
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert that combines a rich buttery cake base with a creamy, gooey filling and fresh apples, perfect for any gathering.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups fresh diced apples
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  3. In a bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and one egg. Stir until smooth, then press evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, blend the cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining egg, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  5. Spread the apple chunks evenly over the cake base, then pour the cream cheese filling over the top.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden on top with a slight jiggle in the center.
  7. Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg