St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

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St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake
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  1. In a small bowl, mix milk with 2 tablespoons warm water. Add yeast and whisk gently until it dissolves. Mixture should foam slightly.
  2. Using an electric mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter, sugar and salt. Scrape down sides of bowl and beat in the egg. Alternately add flour and the milk mixture, scraping down sides of bowl between each addition. Beat dough on medium speed until it forms a smooth mass and pulls away from sides of bowl, 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. Press dough into an ungreased 9-by 13-inch baking dish at least 2 inches deep. Cover dish with plastic wrap or clean tea towel, put in a warm place, and allow to rise until doubled, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  4. Heat oven to 350 degrees. To prepare topping, in a small bowl, mix corn syrup with 2 tablespoons water and the vanilla. Using an electric mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl and beat in the egg. Alternately add flour and corn syrup mixture, scraping down sides of bowl between each addition.
  5. Spoon topping in large dollops over risen cake and use a spatula to gently spread it in an even layer. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes; cake will rise and fall in waves and have a golden brown top, but will still be liquid in center when done. Allow to cool in pan before sprinkling with confectioners’ sugar for serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 365.17 Kcal (1529 kJ)
Calories from fat 165.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.44g 28%
Cholesterol 76.87mg 26%
Sodium 285.9mg 12%
Potassium 62.6mg 1%
Total Carbs 45.59g 15%
Sugars 21.67g 87%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 4%
Protein 4.7g 9%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 20.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 409.15 Kcal (1713 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.66g 28%
Cholesterol 86.13mg 26%
Sodium 320.34mg 12%
Potassium 70.14mg 1%
Total Carbs 51.08g 15%
Sugars 24.28g 87%
Dietary Fiber 1.21g 4%
Protein 5.27g 9%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 22.7mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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