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Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake

Decadent Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake Recipe with Creamy Swirls

Enjoy the rich flavors of Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake, a delightful treat with a creamy filling and a buttery crust.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 28 bite-sized servings
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • ? cup Salted Butter, melted
  • 1 large Egg
Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ? cup Salted Butter, melted
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • ? cup Pistachio Cream
  • ? teaspoon Flaky Salt

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C).
  2. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together the cake mix, melted butter, and egg until combined?about 2 minutes. Press into the bottom of the parchment paper-lined 9x13" baking dish.
  3. Wipe out the same bowl. Add the cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter and use a hand mixer to beat until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar, cup by cup, until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the filling to the baking dish, then add spoonfuls of the pistachio cream all over the top of the filling and swirl gently with a knife.
  5. Place it in the oven and bake for 30?35 minutes, or until the edges are set and starting to turn golden brown but the center is still jiggly.
  6. Let cool and stiffen slightly before cutting into squares.
  7. Sprinkle with flaky salt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using room temperature cream cheese is essential for a smooth filling; cold cream cheese can make things lumpy. Don't skip the flaky salt sprinkle on top; it enhances the sweetness and adds a gourmet touch.

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