Description
Whipping up lemon berry gooey butter cake feels like pure dessert magic in your kitchen. Creamy, tangy, and sweet, this Southern classic brings pure comfort straight to your plate.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients:
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 3 eggs
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Berry Topping:
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Optional: Additional fresh berries
Instructions
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray, ensuring complete surface coverage for easy removal.
- Combine 1 box lemon cake mix, ½ cup melted butter, and 3 eggs in a mixing bowl, stirring until ingredients create a smooth, consistent base.
- Press the cake mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer across the entire surface.
- Using an electric mixer, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Add 2 cups powdered sugar, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and zest from 1 whole lemon to the cream cheese, mixing until the mixture becomes silky and well-incorporated.
- Gently fold ½ cup raspberries and ½ cup blueberries into the cream cheese mixture, distributing fruit evenly.
- Carefully pour the berry-filled cream cheese layer over the lemon cake base, spreading to cover completely.
- Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, watching for set edges and a slightly jiggly center as your doneness indicator.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 2 hours.
- Optional: Top with whipped cream and additional fresh berries before serving.
Notes
- Swap out the raspberries and blueberries with strawberries or blackberries for a different flavor profile that complements the lemony base.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to create a smoother, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Use fresh berries at peak ripeness for the most vibrant flavor and best texture in the final dessert.
- For a gluten-free version, select a gluten-free cake mix and verify all other ingredients are certified gluten-free before preparing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg