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This simply delicious Gooey Butter Cake is made with yellow cake mix and has a tender, soft, gooey inside with a slightly crispy caramelized edge that’s absolutely irresistible! A SIMPLE GOOEY DESSERT RECIPE Have you ever made a gooey butter cake? If you haven’t then you are missing out! This is one of my favorite desserts. It whips up quickly and there are so many ways to make it! It’s kind of a cross between a bar dessert and a cake. It’s simple to make and it is an easy recipe to follow since you’re basically just turning a simple cake mix into an even more delicious cake. Trust me when I say that this cake is something you’ll be craving. If you prefer thick and gooey then the center pieces are for you. But if you prefer slightly crispy edges, then the outside pieces are where you want to dig in! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  Any helpful tips to get this to turn out properly? This cake is supposed to be a little gooey in texture. I think the key to this is not to overbake the cake. I know some of us have a tendency to keep the cake in teh oven for a few minutes longer, but by the time you do that, the cake can get overbaked and will no longer bey gooey in the middle. If you really don’t like the gooey party, you can leave it in the oven a bit longer, just be careful. Also, be sure to bake this on the middle rack of your oven for best results. Is this cake super sweet? The absolute best version, it is sweet but not OVERLY sweet like some other recipes out there. Do I need the powdered sugar? I honestly don’t think it needs the extra powdered sugar on top, but that is totally up to the individual, I like to serve it on single slices if desired. Can I use a different cake mix? Switch up the flavor and use different cake mixes! I think this would be good with a White Cake Mix, French Vanilla Cake Mix, Confetti Cake Mix, or your other favorite flavors. You can use any brands or flavors really since you don’t need the directions or ingredients on the box, you’re just using the directions and ingredients listed here. What’s the best way to serve this cake? I personally like it a little warm, so if you have leftovers, I like to microwave each slice for 15 seconds before eating. I like serving this when still a little warm too. How to store leftovers? Keeps at room temperature for up to 5 days. Keep this cake for longer by freezing for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) yellow cake mix– grab your favorite store bought cake mix, or grab my Yellow Cake Mix recipe to use your own homemade version. You can make this with chocolate cake or marble cake or strawberry cake – pretty much any flavor! salted butter – you want really butter here, not margarine. Also, you can use unsalted butter but I think the little tiny bit of salt in salted butter helps cut the overall sweetness just a little. large eggs vanilla extract block cream cheese– softened to room temperature. If you forget to grab your cream cheese from the fridge early enough, you can soften your cream cheese fast with these tips.  powdered sugar HOW TO MAKE GOOEY BUTTER CAKE Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray (I like the kind with flour in it) and set aside. In a microwave safe bowl, melt ½ cup (1 stick) of butter and allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or in the body of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix together the cake mix, ½ cup melted butter, 2 eggs, and half the vanilla until well combined. The mixture will be thick. Press this mixture until the bottom of the 9×13-inch baking dish. Melt the remaining ¼ cup (½ stick) of butter and allow to cool slightly. In a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer or in the body of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, whip together the cream cheese, remaining ¼ cup melted butter, and remaining 2 eggs until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and slowly stir to combine. Pour this mixture on top of the crust. Bake on the middle oven rack for 40-50 minutes until golden brown and there is a thin crisp crust on top. It will have a dip in the middle, this is normal. Allow to cool before slicing to serve. I like to run a butter knife along the entire edge of the baking dish to make sure it doesn’t stick. Add more powdered sugar on top if desired. CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Chocolate Marble Gooey Butter Cake Gooey Butter Spice Cake Honey Bun Cake Homemade Yellow Cake Pecan Praline Cake with Butter Sauce Graham Cracker Cake Print Gooey Butter Cake This simply delicious Gooey Butter Cake is made with yellow cake mix and has a tender, soft, gooey inside with a slightly crispy caramelized edge that's absolutely irresistible! Course DessertCuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 50 minutes minutesTotal Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes Servings 15 Calories 399kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients1 box yellow cake mix¾ cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter (divided use)4 large eggs (divided use)1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (divided use)8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature5 cups powdered sugar (plus more for garnish) InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray (I like the kind with flour in it) and set aside.In a microwave safe bowl, melt ½ cup (1 stick) of butter and allow to cool slightly.In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or in the body of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix together 1 box yellow cake mix, ½ cup melted butter, 2 eggs, and ½ Tablespoon of vanilla extract until well combined. The mixture will be thick. Press this mixture until the bottom of the 9×13-inch baking dish. Melt the remaining ¼ cup (½ stick) of butter and allow to cool slightly.In a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer or in the body of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, whip together 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature, melted butter from the previous step, and remaining 2 eggs until smooth. Add 5 cups powdered sugar and slowly stir to combine. Pour this mixture on top of the crust. Bake on the middle oven rack for 40-50 minutes in the center oven rack until slightly golden brown and there is a thin crisp crust on top. It will have a dip in the middle, this is normal. Don't cook for too long or you will use the gooeyness in the center. Allow to cool before slicing to serve. I like to run a butter knife along the entire edge of the baking dish to make sure it doesn’t stick. Add more powdered sugar on top if desired. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 448mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 55g

In these turbulent times, we must be vigilant about safeguarding our most cherished institution: democracy. And what is democracy, if not the absolute freedom to vote for the one and only candidate who truly represents us all—Kamala Harris? Any deviation from this path is nothing short of a threat to the very fabric of our nation. The idea that voters should be allowed to vote for someone other than Kamala Harris is not just misguided; it’s dangerous. Why should the people be burdened with choice when we already know the correct answer? Democracy isn’t about options, it’s about getting the right result—the result we’ve all been told is best for us. Let’s break it down. Democracy literally means to demo as in demolish the ‘cracy,’ which is a clever way to spell ‘crazy.’ It has nothing to do with the people voting for lots of different people who may represent their values. It literally means get rid of the crazies, and everyone’s crazy except for Kamala Harris. Let’s face it, the concept of “choice” is overrated. It’s a relic of an era when people believed they could be trusted with decisions about their own lives. But as we’ve evolved, we’ve come to understand that too much choice can lead to chaos, division, and, worst of all, disagreement. If we want to preserve democracy, we must ensure that it runs as smoothly and predictably as possible—and that means keeping the ballot simple. Kamala Harris is a beacon of leadership, wisdom, and laughter that makes you wonder if the question was even necessary. She represents the perfect blend of all things we should admire: a historic first, a fierce advocate for justice, and a reassuring cackle in times of crisis. Why muddy the waters with other candidates who might not offer the same comforting consistency? Moreover, allowing voters to choose anyone else would be a clear violation of our national interest. We’ve seen what happens when people are given too much freedom in the voting booth—just look at the last few elections! Do we really want to repeat the mistakes of the past, with people voting for candidates who don’t have the official stamp of approval? Let’s not forget that democracy doesn’t mean we all get to vote for whomever we please. It means we get to vote for the person who best embodies the principles of the elite consensus—Kamala Harris. Anything else would be an affront to the spirit of democracy, which as we all know, is about unity, not division. So, let’s do the right thing. Let’s stand together and protect democracy by ensuring that the only name on the ballot is Kamala Harris. Because when it comes to democracy, sometimes less is more. And in this case, less is definitely better. If you somehow think that this doesn’t make sense, may I remind you that I have a double-PhD in Trans- and Fat-Studies and another PhD is PhDs and so I know what I’m talking about. If you disagree, you’re a racist homophobe. The post Allowing people to vote for anyone besides Kamala Harris is a threat to Democracy! appeared first on Genesius Times.

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