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🍰 Gooey Caramel Butter Cake
“I made this cake on a whim, and now my family won’t stop asking for it. Wait until you see the gooey topping!”
Some recipes are planned… and then there are the happy accidents that turn into family legends. This cake is exactly that. Soft, buttery cake on the bottom, topped with a rich, sticky, gooey caramel layer that melts into every bite. One slice turns into two, and suddenly the pan is empty.
👉 Recipe in the first comment 👇
📜 A Little History
Gooey butter-style cakes originated from home kitchens, where simple pantry ingredients were transformed into indulgent desserts. Popularized in American baking (especially in the Midwest), these cakes are loved for their contrast of textures — tender cake beneath and a decadent, almost custard-like topping above.
This version leans into that tradition with an extra-rich gooey finish.
🧾 Ingredients
Cake Base
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup milk
Gooey Topping
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
👩🍳 Method of Preparation
This cake is made in two stages — a simple buttery base, followed by a luscious topping that bakes into a gooey dream.
🥣 Instructions
Prepare the oven Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square baking pan.
Make the cake batter Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Spread batter evenly in the pan.
Prepare the gooey topping In a bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Add the magic Pour the gooey topping gently over the cake batter. Do not mix.
Bake Bake for 35–40 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
Cool slightly Let cool for at least 15 minutes to allow the topping to settle into gooey perfection.
🧠 Formation of Flavor
Butter = richness
Brown sugar = deep caramel notes
Cream = silky texture
Vanilla = warmth and balance
As the cake bakes, the topping sinks slightly, creating that signature gooey layer.
❤️ Who Loves This Cake?
This cake is adored by:
Caramel lovers 🍯
Home bakers who love easy wins
Families with a sweet tooth
Anyone who believes desserts should be soft, sticky, and comforting
💞 Methods with Lovers (How It’s Enjoyed)
Served warm with vanilla ice cream
Enjoyed with coffee or tea
Sneaked straight from the pan late at night 😄
Requested again… and again
✨ Conclusion
This Gooey Caramel Butter Cake is proof that sometimes the best recipes come from a whim. It’s rich, comforting, and impossible to forget once you’ve had a bite.
👉 Recipe in the first comment 👇 If you want more family-favorite desserts like this, like, comment, and follow — your support keeps the recipes coming ❤️
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