Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

For a new version of a favorite, try this sweet, decadent chocolate gooey butter cake that's sure to be loved.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 401 Calories

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional)
• 4 eggs, divided
• ½ cup salted butter, melted
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 15 ¼ ounces chocolate fudge cake mix (such as Betty Crocker®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Mix cake mix, butter, 2 eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Pat into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Mix cream cheese, cocoa powder, and remaining eggs together in another bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in powdered sugar slowly. Pour over cake layer in the pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool.