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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Amanda Rettke

Ingredients

  • 1 package (15.25 ounce) red velvet cake mix
  • 4 eggs, divided
  • 1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted
  • 16 ounces confectioners sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish. (butter and flour or baking spray, then line the dish with parchment paper)
  • Mix cake mix and 2 eggs together in a bowl.
  • Add butter and mix until batter is smooth and thick.
  • Spread batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and 2 eggs together in a bowl until smooth (about 3 minutes on medium-high); spread over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sides of cake are pulled away from dish and browned, 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool cake completely.