Apple gooey butter cake has all of the ooey gooey butter cake texture with spice cake and apple butter mixed in. It is a perfect fall treat that is easy to make and tastes unbelievable.

Piece of apple spice gooey butter cake with cakey crust and creamy filling.

Cinnamon and apples are a match made in heaven. With fall around the corner, it is time to break out all of the warm spicey apple treats and this apple ooey gooey butter cake recipe is a fabulous addition to your autumnal repertoire.

Gooey Butter Cakes

Being from a smaller midwestern town not too far from St. Louis, gooey butter cake has always been a favorite in our family. Of course we love the original, but we also love fun twists on that idea.

Funfetti gooey butter cake is loaded with colorful sprinkles making it fun for birthdays. And pumpkin gooey butter cake has been a fall favorite for years and years.

As I was whipping up the pumpkin version last fall it occurred to me that an apple version would be amazing. I just knew apple butter would be a great addition to the cream cheese layer.

Spice cake crust mixture patted into bottom of pan.

Bowl of cream cheese and apple butter mixture to be poured over crust.

Using a spice cake mix for the base seemed like an easy way to incorporate those yummy baking spices. I have been anxious to try it ever since.

I am so glad to say it lived up to my expectations. This fun treat is packed full of flavor, texture and rich goodness.

Tips for Making the Cake

I used homemade apple butter for this cake. It is really easy to make, but of course you can pick up a jar at the store.

Otherwise this recipe is super simple to make. Ensuring your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature is really the biggest key to getting a smooth creamy filling.

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Having the apple butter and eggs at room temperature also helps to make sure everything incorporates well. Other than that, it just takes a few minutes to put together.

Dusting powdered sugar over cooled apple gooey butter cake.

Lifting piece of apple spice gooey butter cake out of pan.

You want to bake the cake until the edges are golden brown and the center still has some wobble. That is what makes the finished product ooey and gooey.

Cool the cake to room temperature before serving. If you chill the cake, it is easier to cut and serve into nice squares.

I like to eat gooey butter cake at room temperature. But my sister loves to microwave it for a few seconds to make it extra gooey.

So you can try either or both and see how you like it best. It is tasty no matter what.

Storage

Conventional wisdom says that gooey butter cake can be stored at room temperature for several days. I like to keep mine refrigerated because or the cream cheese, it lasts in the refrigerator for at least a week.

For longer storage put pieces in freezer safe airtight containers and freeze for up to 5 months. Just defrost a piece or microwave it for a bit when you are ready to enjoy it.

Piece of apple gooey butter cake on plate in front of pan.

Fork going into piece of apple spice gooey butter cake topped with whipped cream.

More Great Apple Dessert Recipes

Creamy apple butter pie is silky and delicious. It has the texture of pumpkin pie, but with the flavor of apples and goodness of sweetened condensed milk instead!

If you love fried apples you are going to love yummy cinnamon spiced apples in the instant pot. They are so quick and easy to make and are sweet and tender.

A slice of warm delicious down home caramel apple upside down skillet cake is sure to bring a smile to your face. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to this spiced cake for an extra special fall treat.

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Apple Gooey Butter Cake

Author: Carlee

Servings: Servings

Apple gooey butter cake has all of the ooey gooey butter cake texture with spice cake and apple butter mixed in. It is a perfect fall treat that is easy to make and tastes unbelievable.

Prep: 15

Cook: 45

Total: 1

Ingredients

Crust

▢ 1 spice cake mix
▢ 1 large egg
▢ ½ cup butter melted

Makes: 9 x 13inch rectangle

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
In a mixing bowl, stir together 1 spice cake mix, 1 large egg and melted ½ cup butter. Press into the bottom of prepared pan.
Use the same bowl to make the filling. Beat together 8 ounces cream cheese and ½ cup butter until smooth and creamy.
Add 2 cups apple butter, 3 cups powdered sugar and 3 large eggs. Stir until combined, but try not to mix in a lot of air.
Pour over crust.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is almost set. There should be a bit of wobble still in the filling.
Allow to cool to room temperature, then chill if desired.
Dust with powdered sugar, cut into pieces and enjoy!

Notes

Store extra gooey butter cake in the refrigerator.