General
gooey butter cake
What does gooey butter cake mean?
A flat, rich St. Louis cake with a gooey, buttery top and a firmer crust, dusted with powdered sugar.
"She sent me home with a whole gooey butter cake."
Origin
St. Louis bakery creation reputedly born from a 1930s baking mistake.
Frequently asked questions
What is gooey butter cake?
A flat, dense St. Louis cake with a gooey, buttery top layer and a firmer crust, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Where does gooey butter cake come from?
It's a St. Louis bakery creation, reputedly the result of a 1930s baking mistake with the proportions of butter and flour.
Is it a cake or more like a bar?
It's cake-based but flat and rich, closer to a dense bar than a fluffy layer cake.
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