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lemon gooey butter cake squares on plate.

Lemon Gooey Butter Cake

Pam
Lemon Gooey Butter Cake adds the tangy flavor of lemon to this crowd pleasing dessert. It's easy to make, irresistably rich and has layers of yummy texture.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 15 people
Calories 417 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layer

  • 1 lemon cake mix
  • 1 egg
  • 8 Tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

For the Gooey Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 8 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 16 ounces confectioners sugar + more for garnish

Instructions
 

For the Cake Layer

  • Mix all ingredients in medium bowl in electric mixer until well blended.
  • Pat into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch prepared baking pan.

For the Gooey Cream Cheese Layer

  • Mix all ingredients except sugar until well blended.
  • Add sugar and mix until well blended.
  • Pour over cake layer in pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • Cool completely before garnishing with powdered sugar if desired and cutting into squares or bars.

Notes

  • Salted or unsalted butter may be used.
  • Lemon extract and/or lemon zest may be doubled for more intense lemon flavor. 

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 408mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 624IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg
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