Description
This Pistachio Cream Gooey Butter Cake is a decadent dessert featuring a buttery yellow cake base topped with a rich, creamy cream cheese layer swirled with luscious pistachio cream. Perfectly gooey with a hint of flaky salt on top, this cake is an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter, melted
- 1 large Egg
Filling
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter, melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 3/4 cup Pistachio Cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Flaky Salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake.
- Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and one egg. Beat with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes until well combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a parchment paper-lined 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Prepare the filling: Wipe out the mixing bowl (no need to clean completely). Add the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup melted butter, two eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the cake: Pour the cream cheese filling over the crust in the baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of pistachio cream on top of the filling. Using a knife, gently swirl the pistachio cream into the surface to create an organic, marbled pattern, being careful not to mix it too deeply.
- Bake: Place the assembled cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes. The edges should be set and starting to turn golden brown, while the center remains slightly jiggly.
- Cool and set: Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely so it stiffens slightly, making it easier to cut.
- Serve: Cut into squares and sprinkle with flaky salt before serving to balance the sweetness and enhance flavor.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Parchment paper lining helps with easy removal and clean-up.
- The center should remain slightly jiggly when done; it will firm up as it cools.
- Flaky salt adds a nice contrast to the sweetness, but can be omitted if preferred.
- Store leftovers refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
