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Maple Gooey Butter Cake

Maple Gooey Butter Cake: rich, buttery, and full of warm maple flavor. Made completely from scratch, no cake mix required!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: maple gooey butter cake
Servings: 20
Calories: 258kcal

Ingredients

For the cake layer

For the gooey butter topping

Instructions

To make the cake layer:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, mist a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray, and line it with parchment.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Add the softened butter, and mix on medium-low speed until the mixture resembles damp sand (about 3 minutes).
  • In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), milk, and vanilla.
  • Pour the liquid into the dry ingredients, and stir together on medium speed for about a minute to a minute and a half.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer.

To make the gooey butter topping:

  • Place the soft butter, maple syrup, flour, egg, vanilla, and salt in a small bowl and whisk together until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture over the unbaked cake layer.
  • Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until set underneath but still a little jiggly towards the very center of the cake.
  • Cool completely, cut into bars, and dust with powdered sugar for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 120mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg