Pineapple Blueberry Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Base:
- 1 box (about 15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Filling:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Base
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Base:
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, melted butter, and egg until well combined. The mixture will be thick.
- Press into Pan:
- Press the cake mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add Powdered Sugar:
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined.
- Fold in Pineapple and Blueberries:
- Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and blueberries until evenly distributed.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
- Spread Filling:
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the cake base in the baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are golden brown. The center should be slightly gooey.
- Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Step 4: Serve
- Serve:
- Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy the gooey, sweet layers of pineapple and blueberry goodness!
Tips:
- Cooling Time: The cake will firm up as it cools, so be patient before cutting into it.
- Variations: Feel free to experiment with different fruits or a combination of fruits in the filling.
This Pineapple Blueberry Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a decadent treat with a delightful mix of fruity flavors and a rich, gooey texture. Perfect for any sweet craving!
