Description
This ooey gooey butter cake with a vibrant strawberry coulis ribbon features crispy edges and a meltingly soft, sweet center, creating a delicious dessert that is simple enough for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz), (vanilla cake mix can be used for lighter flavor)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (2 sticks, use good quality butter)
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (room temperature for smooth mixing)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered (peak season for best flavor)
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep The Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 0.5 cup (113g) of melted butter, and one egg until just incorporated. The mixture will be thick and crumbly. Press this evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, forming a solid base.
- Make The Gooey Topping: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps. Add the powdered sugar, the remaining three eggs, and the remaining 0.5 cup (113g) of melted butter. Mix on medium speed until the mixture is fully combined, creamy, and light yellow, about 2-3 minutes.
- Whip Up The Strawberry Coulis: In a small saucepan, combine the hulled and quartered fresh strawberries, 0.25 cup of granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release their juices. Mash gently with a fork or potato masher, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl for a wonderfully smooth, fruity coulis.
- Assemble The Cake: Carefully pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake crust in the prepared 9×13 inch pan. Gently spread it to the edges with a spatula.
- Add The Coulis Ribbon: Dollop spoonfuls of the strawberry coulis over the cream cheese layer. Using the tip of a knife or a skewer, swirl the coulis gently into the cream cheese mixture to create a beautiful, vibrant ribbon effect without fully mixing.
- Bake To Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden, and the center is still slightly jiggly. The ooey gooey butter cake should have a firm crust and a soft, yielding center.
- Cool And Serve: Allow the ooey gooey butter cake to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This is crucial for the gooey center to set properly and for clean slices.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing. If coulis is too thin, simmer longer; if too thick, add a splash of water or lemon juice. Cooling completely before slicing is crucial for setting the gooey center and clean cuts. For best flavor, use peak season strawberries and good quality butter. Thawed frozen strawberries can be used for coulis.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80 g)
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: easy dessert, ooey gooey, butter cake, strawberry coulis, cream cheese, baking, family friendly, sweet, homemade