What exactly goes into Strawberry Ooey Gooey Butter Cake?

Traditionally, it’s made with yellow cake mix, butter, eggs, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. My version simply swaps the yellow mix for strawberry and folds in fresh fruit for a brighter twist.

Do I need to refrigerate it?

Yes. Since this version contains strawberries and cream cheese, keeping it chilled is best. Bonus: it tastes amazing cold.

Where did gooey butter cake come from?

This cake hails from St. Louis, Missouri. A baking accident turned into a local favorite, and it’s now a dessert that feels like a Midwestern trademark.

What is Neiman Marcus cake?

It’s another layered dessert that starts with a crust and adds a rich cream cheese topping. Sometimes it includes extras like nuts or coconut, giving it a more decadent flair.

Why does gooey butter cake taste so irresistible?

It’s all about balance the crust is chewy, the filling is velvety, and the flavors are buttery yet not overwhelming. It melts into comfort with every bite.

And what about Texas cake?

Most people mean Texas sheet cake, a thin chocolate cake baked in a large pan and topped with warm frosting. It’s not the same as gooey butter cake, but both are Southern-style classics known for feeding a crowd with ease.

Strawberry Ooey Gooey Butter Cake | 7 Sweet Reasons You’ll Love It

Ingredients

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1 package strawberry cake mix
1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted
4 large eggs, divided
1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
3/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries

Extra confectioners’ sugar for dusting

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×3-inch springform pan or a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until combined. Press into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese and the remaining 3 eggs until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar until fully incorporated.
Fold in chopped strawberries and spread mixture evenly over the crust.
Bake for 35–40 minutes. The edges should be set, and the center slightly jiggly.

Cool completely before dusting with sugar, slicing, and serving.

Notes

Chill the cake before serving for a firmer texture.

Try swapping strawberries with blueberries, raspberries, or peaches for variety.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze slices for later.

Author: INAYA
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg