Description
This Apple Gooey Butter Cake is a rich, buttery dessert with layers of soft cake, cream cheese, and fresh apples. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights, it delivers sweet, spiced flavor in every gooey bite. A must-try for fans of apple desserts and buttery treats.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter until a soft dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add the remaining 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
5. Slowly add the powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated.
6. Fold in the chopped apples gently.
7. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake base and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
9. Let the cake cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Let the cake fully cool before cutting for clean squares.
Use Granny Smith apples for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg