This Strawberry Gooey Butter Cake is absolutely melt in your mouth, magical. With its vibrant pink hue, soft buttery base, and rich, gooey cream cheese layer on top, this treat is as pretty as it is delicious. Made with strawberry cake mix, this recipe is wonderfully simple—no fresh strawberries required! It’s the perfect dessert for spring gatherings, a mother’s day treat, baby showers, or anytime you want to add a sweet pop of color (and flavor!) to the table.
What I love most about this cake—aside from how easy it is to whip up—is the irresistible texture. The soft and chewy base pairs beautifully the luscious cream cheese filled topping. Using a strawberry cake mix gives it a burst of berry flavor without the need for chopping or prepping fruit. If you’re a fan of effortless baking with maximum flavor and charm, this Strawberry Gooey Butter Cake is the recipe for you. It’s one of those crowd-pleasers you’ll find yourself making again and again.
Ingredients
Strawberry Cake Base
- 15oz Strawberry Cake Mix
- Melted Butter— 1 stick
- 1 Egg
- Vanilla Extract— 1 teaspoon
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8oz Cream Cheese
- Melted Butter— 1 stick
- Vanilla Extract— 1 teaspoon
- Powdered Sugar— 2 cups
- 2 Eggs
What You’ll Need
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer
- 8×8 Brownie Pan
How to Make Strawberry Gooey Butter Cake
- Preheat oven to 350F (177C).
- First the cream cheese layer. In a large mixing bowl use a hand mixer to mix softened (room temp) cream cheese and powdered sugar until well combined. Now mix in the eggs one at a time then fold in the vanilla extract by hand with a spatula. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl combine strawberry cake mix, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract by hand (dough will be thick).
- Now scoop strawberry cake batter into a well greased 8×8 brownie pan and press down into an even layer. Top with cream cheese mixture then place in the oven to bake for 25-35 minutes.
- Once the Strawberry Gooey Butter Cake is done baking place it in the fridge to set for around 30 minutes.
- Once the cake has fully set, slice and enjoy!
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