Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake

Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake takes the already sweet Ooey Gooey Butter Cake and makes it even sweeter (and more colorful) by substituting a red velvet cake for the vanilla. There are two distinct layers in an ooey-gooey cake. This one is a red velvet cake on the bottom and a cream cheese layer on top. The bottom layer should be a bit firm, but the top layer is melt-in-your-mouth velvety perfection.

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Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake

We have discussed these Gooey Butter Cakes before. They are, well, sweet. Actually sweet is an understatement. They are seriously sweet. I am not kidding, every time I try one my teeth actually hurt. This is the one dessert (ever) that I have said, “One bite is enough.”

How to Make Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake

Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake is so simple to make that you could have it anytime you need to satisfy your sweet tooth! And, as mentioned, this cake will do it!

Make sure you prepare your pan correctly. I use GOOP {Homemade Baker’s Spray} and think it’s far superior to any product you can buy at the store. If you don’t want to make GOOP, grease your pan then line with parchment paper. Here are some other tips to keep in mind when making this cake.

• Use room temperature ingredients. Set your butter and cream cheese out a couple of hours before you plan on making this amazing cake.  You will not regret it!
• Don’t undermix ingredients. Whip the cream cheese until it is light and fluffy, at least 3 minutes.
• Did you know the “magic” version of this recipe? You simply mix all the ingredients in one bowl and then bake. There is no layer separation, but the flavor and texture are still amazing!

Confession time: I really like this cake a bit under-done. As in, that center layer is almost running out over the sides it’s so gooey. It is almost reminiscent of a creme brulee in that a really delicate layer of crust develops over a river of sweetened cream cheese running beneath.

Red Velvet Gooey Bars

Although this is called Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake, it is technically a bar. Most recipes are made in a 9×13 pan and then cut into a bar shape, so when you make an ooey gooey butter cake you are technically making a bar! For pictures, I let the cake cool, but they are best served when warm and you get that ooey-gooey goodness in every bite!

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Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Give your ooey gooey butter cake a colorful twist by making it with a red velvet cake!

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Ingredients

CAKE

• ▢ 1 package (15.25 ounce) red velvet cake mix
• ▢ 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ▢ ½ cup (1 stick or 113g) butter, melted

FILLING

• ▢ 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
• ▢ 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ▢ 4 cups (500g) confectioners' sugar

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, combine cake mix, 2 eggs, and the melted butter. Mash together with a fork until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
• Spray a 9×13-inch pan with baking spray or use a piece of parchment in the bottom of the pan.
• Press cake mixture into bottom of prepared pan and get it as flat as possible.
• Place cream cheese and remaining eggs in a stand mixer and beat on medium speed until creamy.
• Add in confectioners sugar 1 cup at a time (and on low speed) until all sugar has been added.
• Pour cream cheese mixture over cake mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until sides of cake are pulled away from dish and browned (25-35 minutes).
• Cool cake completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcal

Course: Dessert

Keyword: Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 454

Author: Amanda Rettke–iambaker.net

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