Description
A warm, buttery cake with a creamy layer of cream cheese, perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Pillsbury Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 large eggs (divided into 2 for the cake mix and 2 for the cream cheese layer)
- 1 (8 oz) block of cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Nuts (like pecans or walnuts) for a crunch
- Optional: A sprinkle of cinnamon for extra warmth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, melted butter, and 2 eggs until completely incorporated.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 2 remaining eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Press the cake mix mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture on top and spread it evenly across the cake.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 35-40 minutes, until the center no longer jiggles.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
Pro tips: Avoid overmixing the cream cheese layer for a fluffy texture. Keep an eye on the baking time to prevent drying out the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg