Recipe: Gooey Butter Cake

I thought I would try something a little different for Thanksgiving this year so I made this dessert.  I loved that you can cut it into small pieces and it can be a finger dessert. :)  It is very easy to make.

Gooey Butter Cake

2 1/2 cups flour

1 3/4 cup sugar

2 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup butter, melted

1 large egg, room temperature

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Topping:

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

2 large eggs, beaten, room temperature

2 cups powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.  In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, and vanilla; add to the flour mixture and stir to combine.  Press into the bottom of a greased 13x9 baking dish.

For the topping, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and eggs until smooth.  Add powdered sugar and stir to combine.  Pour over the crust.  Bake until the center is almost set and the edges start to brown, 40-45 minutes.  Cool for 1 hour on a wire rack.  Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar if desired.