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Gluten-Free French Butter Cake

Deliciously Gooey Gluten-Free French Butter Cake Recipe

Enjoy a rich, indulgent Gluten-Free French Butter Cake that delights everyone with its gooey filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix Try Pillsbury for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use unsalted for optimum control.
  • 2 large Eggs Egg substitute: flax egg or chia seeds.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a good alternative.
For the Gooey Topping
  • 1 package Cream Cheese Full-fat cream cheese recommended.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sugar alternatives may require adjustments.
  • 2 large Eggs Helps develop the creamy layer.

Equipment

  • Glass Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a glass baking pan generously.
  3. Combine cake mix, melted butter, and 2 eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
  5. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 2 eggs until creamy.
  6. Layer the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter, smoothing it out.
  7. Bake for 35-45 minutes, until edges are set but the center jiggles.
  8. Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients and allow the cake to cool completely before slicing for the best texture. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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