Red Velvet Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Squares Recipe
These Red Velvet Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Squares are a decadent dessert featuring a moist red velvet cake base topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese and confectioner's sugar layer. Perfect for gatherings, these bars are easy to make and offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures that can be served warm or cooled for a firmer consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Red Velvet Base
- 1 (13.25 oz) box red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
Cream Cheese Topping
- 4 eggs, divided (1 used in base, 3 for topping)
- 1 lb confectioner's sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan thoroughly to ensure easy removal of the cake squares.
- Make the Red Velvet Base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, melted butter, and one egg. Stir well until the dry mix is fully moistened and all ingredients are well incorporated to form a thick batter.
- Press Base into Pan: Evenly press the red velvet batter into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create a uniform layer, which will form the base of the cake squares.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: In the bowl of a stand mixer or using an electric hand mixer in a medium-large bowl, beat together the remaining three eggs, softened cream cheese, and confectioner's sugar until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pressed red velvet base, gently spreading it to cover the entire surface for an even layer.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The cake is done when the edges turn golden brown and the center remains slightly jiggly to ensure the topping stays gooey.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake squares to cool in the pan. Serve warm for an ooey-gooey texture or refrigerate to achieve a firmer, bar-like consistency before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Do not overbake; the center should be slightly jiggly for the perfect gooey texture.
- Greasing the baking pan well helps to prevent sticking and makes cutting easier.
- This dessert can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and tastes great chilled.
- For easier cutting, chill the cake before slicing into squares.
