Make this classic recipe gooier and more buttery than ever.

Better Gooey Butter Cake. (Stacey Little / Southern Bite)

Better Gooey Butter Cake

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Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 40 minutes

Serves: 12

Ingredients

For the cake layer:

• 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
• ½ cup salted butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, room temperature

For the gooey layer:

• 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup salted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• Additional powdered sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 9-by-12-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix, butter, oil and eggs until combined.
• The mixture will be thick.
• Spread it evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
• Place the cream cheese in a large bowl.
• Use a mixer to stir the cream cheese until smooth.
• Add the butter, eggs and vanilla and mix well.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
• Pour the mixture over the cake layer and spread evenly.
• Bake for about 40 minutes or until the edges are brown but the center is still jiggly.
• Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
• Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”