Strawberry Gooey Butter Cake with Oreo Cookie Layer

If you are a fan of strawberries and gooey butter cake, you will love this easy dessert recipe.

 

From TidyMom.
 

The best part about any gooey butter cake variation is how easy they are to make!

Gather your supplies

• 9×13-inch cake pan (I prefer one with a lid)
• stand mixer or hand mixer
• mixing bowl (if using a hand mixer)
• rubber spatula
• mini food processor or rolling pin

Chances are you may even have everything you need to make the classic gooey butter cake. Basically, all you need is a box cake mix, eggs, butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar.  You will also need Oreo cookies for this gooey butter cake variation.
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The cake mix is used to make the “butter cake crust”.  You do NOT follow the direction on the box.

You will simply combine the cake mix with an egg and melted butter until it forms a thick dough, similar to cookie dough.

Then you will press the dough into a 9×13 inch greased cake pan.

For the Oreo cookie layer, you will crush about 15-20 cookies.

I used my little food chopper, but you can also place the cookies in a zip-top bag and crush the cookies using a rolling pin (or glass) over the bag of cookies.

Then spread the crushed cookies over the cake crust.
Next, combine cream cheese, eggs, and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until well combined and pour over cookies and crust.

Then place the cake in a 325° F oven for about 40-45 minutes.
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Let the dessert cool completely before serving.

I served ours with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and just a few mini chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

For the Cake Crust

• 1  Box Strawberry Cake Mix
• 1 large Egg
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 15-20 oreo cookies, crushed

For Gooey Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar

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Optional Garnishes:

• whipped cream
• fresh strawberries
• chocolate chips

Directions:

• Heat oven to 325° F and lightly grease 13x9-inch pan
• Using an electric mixer, combine cake mix, 1 egg and melted butter until well incorporated. Press into bottom of greased pan with fingers.
• Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies evenly over crust layer.
• Using an electric mixer, blend softened cream cheese, 2 beaten eggs, and vanilla. Then slowly add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.

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• Spread filling over cookies and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until edges are brown. (Do not over bake, the center should be a little gooey)
• Dust with powdered sugar on top after the cake has cooled.
• If desired, garnish when serving cooled cake with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and mini chocolate chips. (or top cooled cake with fresh strawberries and drizzle with melted chocolate)