Chef Nealy Frentz’s Ooey Gooey Cake

Serves 8

 

  • 1 – 18.25 oz. box yellow cake mix

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted

  • Ooey Gooey Filling (recipe below)

  • Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 inch square pan.

Blend the cake mix, egg, and butter in mixing bowl.  Press the crumbly mixture on the bottom and up the sides of the pan.  Spread the filling over the crumb mixture in the pan. Bake until golden brown and firm about 45 minutes to an hour.

Cool for 30 minutes and dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

 

Ooey Gooey Filling 

Makes about 2 cups

 

  • 1 stick salted butter, melted

  • 8 aounces softened cream cheese

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 1-pound box confectioners’ sugar

 

Combine butter, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.