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St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

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This delicious St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe is easy to make and has chocolate and coconut in the middle for extra flavor. The perfect summer dessert! 

This delicious St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe is easy to make and has chocolate and coconut in the middle for extra flavor. The perfect summer dessert!

St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Happy Friday everybody! Today I present to you a little piece of heaven. This Gooey Butter Cake Recipe  have the most amazing flavor and texture.

Originally for St. Louis, Missouri, Gooey Butter Cake bars have a crunchy crackly topping and chewy and soft center. The name really says it all.

This delicious St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe is easy to make and has chocolate and coconut in the middle for extra flavor. The perfect summer dessert!

I added my some chocolate and coconut for a contrast of flavor and texture. In reality, the chocolate makes the bars pop. After you have one bite, you’ll be hooked.

This delicious St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe is easy to make and has chocolate and coconut in the middle for extra flavor. The perfect summer dessert!

Unfortunately, I haven’t had the pleasure of visiting that beautiful city but I tried this cake a few years ago in Culinary School.

This delicious St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe is easy to make and has chocolate and coconut in the middle for extra flavor. The perfect summer dessert!

We had a class that taught regional American cooking. I learned so much about the cuisine and rich history of each part of the States. When it came to Missouri, I tried the Ribs (amazing!) and this Gooey Butter Cake Recipe.

This delicious St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe is easy to make and has chocolate and coconut in the middle for extra flavor. The perfect summer dessert!

When I looked at the bars I didn’t think much of them, but when I took a bite I knew I was in love. You will know what I mean when you try them.

This delicious St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe is easy to make and has chocolate and coconut in the middle for extra flavor. The perfect summer dessert!

If you’re not an experienced baker, do not worry! this Gooey Butter Cake Recipe is super EASY to make and requires “no special” ingredients. I am sure you have everything you need in your pantry.

This delicious St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe is easy to make and has chocolate and coconut in the middle for extra flavor. The perfect summer dessert!

You can also customize it to your liking. For instance, omit the coconut or change it up for butterscotch chips, add peanut butter, Nutella, nuts, cocoa powder, etc.

This delicious St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe is easy to make and has chocolate and coconut in the middle for extra flavor. The perfect summer dessert!

I hope you can try this delicious Gooey Butter Cake Recipe at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

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This delicious St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe is easy to make and has chocolate and coconut in the middle for extra flavor. The perfect summer dessert!
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St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 
This delicious St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe is easy to make and has chocolate and coconut in the middle for extra flavor. The perfect summer dessert!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 236 kcal
Author: Tiffany Bendayan
Ingredients
For Crust
  • One Box of Vanilla or Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 Egg
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, 1/2 stick
For Middle
  • 1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 Cup sweetened Coconut Flakes
  • 1 - 8 oz block of Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 pinch of salt
Topping
  • Confectioners Sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat Oven o 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Spray a 9x13" rectangular baking dish with non-stick spray
  3. In a bowl, mix the cake mix, egg, and melted butter
  4. Press this mixture on the bottom of the baking dish
  5. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and coconut flakes on top
  6. In another bowl, mix the cream cheese with a mixer until fluffy. About 3 minutes
  7. Add the one egg at a time beating well after each addition
  8. Lower the speed and slowly add the confectioners sugar, salt, and the vanilla
  9. Mix until everything is creamy
  10. Place the filling on top the coconut and chocolate chips
  11. Spread evenly
  12. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the top has browned
  13. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting
  14. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar
  15. Cut into squares
  16. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

These bars keep at room temperature inside an airtight container

Nutrition Facts
St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 square)
Calories 236 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 14mg1%
Potassium 89mg3%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 140IU3%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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