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Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

A rich and decadent chocolate dessert with a dense base and a creamy gooey topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 1 egg
Topping
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Prepare base and press into pan.
  2. Mix topping ingredients.
  3. Spread topping over base.
  4. Bake until edges set and center gooey.
  5. Cool and slice.

Notes

Do not overbake for best gooey texture.