WARNING: THIS STUFF IS RICH.

I mean, really rich. And it takes a lot for me to say something is “rich”. Of course, what else could you expect from something out of the Momofuku recipe collection?

WARNING: NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART

Don’t believe me? Ingredients include: A stick of butter. A package of cream cheese. Oh, and  pound of powdered sugar. No big deal.

WARNING: ADDICTIVE

Baked in an 8 x 8 pan, this recipe claims to make 64 servings. 64 1-inch squares. Trust me, you’ll only need one square… but you’ll probably be back for more.

Gooey Butter Cake Squares – Makes 64 1-inch squares

[ Printable Recipe ]

For the base:

• 1 pound yellow cake mix (usually one box)
• 4 ounces butter, melted
• 1 egg

For the gooey butter topping:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 pound powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extractPreheat the oven to 350°F.

1. Make the base by mixing together the dry cake mix, butter and 1 egg. Pat it into a parchment-lined 8-by-8-inch pan.

2. Make the gooey butter topping by creaming together the cream cheese, remaining 2 eggs, sugar and vanilla. Pour it over the base cake mixture, spreading all the way to the edges. Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the edges are a light golden brown, and the center still tender, but cooked. (think: cheesecake)

3. Allow to cool completely in pan. Turn out onto a cutting board and cut into 1-inch-squares.

* For easier slicing, place in the freezer until firm, cut while cold, and transfer to mini-muffin papers.

*It is also helpful to have a warm, damp, clean rag to wipe your knife on in between slicing.

[ recipe courtesy of Momofuku Milk Bar ]

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