Gooey Butter Cake

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Servings: 12

Total time: 2 hours (including cooling time)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (18.25-oz) box yellow cake mix
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 4 large eggs, divided
• 2 tsp vanilla, divided
• ¼ tsp almond extract
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 3 cups powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, 2 of the eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, and almond extract.
• Evenly spread and press the mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the cream cheese, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
• Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer and spread evenly. 
• Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out with few crumbs (it’s best slightly underbaked). 
• Cool completely and top with more powdered sugar before serving.