Description
Welcome, fellow food lovers! If you’re on a quest for something absolutely delightful, let me introduce you to my Lemon Berry Gooey Butter Cake. This delectable dessert is perfect for busy days when you need a quick, scrumptious treat to please your family or impress friends at gatherings. With a bright, zesty flavor that dances on your taste buds, it’s bound to become a favorite in your home. Plus, who can resist a cake that’s both gooey and bursting with fresh berries? Trust me, this recipe is a little slice of sunshine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Optional: Additional fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with baking spray.
- In a bowl, mix the lemon cake mix, melted butter, and egg until combined. Press into the bottom of the dish.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest. Mix in powdered sugar and heavy cream until silky smooth.
- Gently fold in raspberries and blueberries. Pour the mixture over the base.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely before topping with whipped cream and berries if desired. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to let the cake cool completely for the best texture.
- This cake can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg