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Maple Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Maple Gooey Butter Cake

Shaziya
Maple Gooey Butter Cake is the ultimate indulgence, blending rich, buttery goodness with the warm, comforting sweetness of maple. In just 15 minutes of prep, you’ll create a dessert that’s irresistibly gooey on the inside with a golden, slightly crisp crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 people

Ingredients
  

For the Bottom Layer

  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour 13¾ oz/389 g
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar 5 oz/142 g
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar 4½ oz/128 g
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, melted 8 oz/225 g
  • ⅓ cup dark maple syrup 4 oz/115 g
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping

  • 1 cup cream cheese, at room temperature 8 oz/225 g
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar 3 oz/85 g
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ cup dark maple syrup 5 oz/142 g
  • ¼ teaspoon maple extract (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and butter and line with parchment a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) baking pan. Butter the parchment, then sprinkle in a little flour and tap out the excess. Set aside.
  • To Make the Bottom Layer: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine the wet with the dry ingredients until well incorporated, then spread evenly in the prepared pan.
  • To Make the Topping: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and lump free.
  • Lower the speed to low and mix in the powdered sugar until blended.
  • Add the eggs one at a time and scraping down the sides after each addition, then add the maple syrup and the maple or vanilla extract.
  • Pour the top layer over the bottom layer and bake until the edges are set and firm but the center still jiggles when it’s shaken, 45-50 minutes.
  • Let cool to room temperature (about 2 hours) before cutting into squares and serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keyword baking recipe, butter cake, gooey dessert, maple, sweet treat
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