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St. Louis 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!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 16 bars
Calories 236kcal
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
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven o 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Spray a 9x13" rectangular baking dish with non-stick spray
  • In a bowl, mix the cake mix, egg, and melted butter
  • Press this mixture on the bottom of the baking dish
  • Sprinkle the chocolate chips and coconut flakes on top
  • In another bowl, mix the cream cheese with a mixer until fluffy. About 3 minutes
  • Add the one egg at a time beating well after each addition
  • Lower the speed and slowly add the confectioners sugar, salt, and the vanilla
  • Mix until everything is creamy
  • Place the filling on top the coconut and chocolate chips
  • Spread evenly
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the top has browned
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting
  • Sprinkle with confectioners sugar
  • Cut into squares
  • Enjoy!

Notes

These bars keep at room temperature inside an airtight container

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg