Depending on what part you bite into, its crumbly, chewy, gooey, and always sweet.
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Looks arent everything when it comes to gooey butter cake.
It isnt tall and pristine, like layered cakes.
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It doesnt have a perfectly crimped crust, like pie.
And it certainly isnt cute-as-a-button, likemacarons.
Instead, the top has beige peaks and valleys.
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This is a traditional St. Louis-style gooey butter cake.
That means it has two layers.
Gear up for a treat that is about to become a staple in your household.
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Louis-based pastry chef from the 1940s, Johnny Hoffman.
He accidentally got the proportions of a coffee cake recipe mixed up, resulting in a super gooey cake.
Still today there are bakeries that onlyserve gooey butter cakes.
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Family and friends argue over the best part.
Is it the crisp, blondie-like edges?
Or the gooey center?
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My vote is for the center!
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
The yeast should bubble on top and that is how you know it is active and good to use.
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Add the egg and beat until combined.
Continue to beat the ingredients together, about 4 minutes.
Press the dough into the prepared baking dish making sure it goes all the way to edges.
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I do not recommend the dough rising in the refrigerator overnight.
It will be a very thin layer of dough once you spread it out.
Itll bake up quickly and absorb the buttery topping.
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Do this about 15 minutes before the dough is done rising.
In a medium bowl, whisk the corn syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, until combined.
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If you bake it until the center is set and firm, the cake is overbaked.
Allow the cake to fully cool on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar then slice into squares to serve.
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Serve at room temperature.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature.
Resist the urge to pop them in the fridge.
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It’ll firm up too much.
If you do refrigerate, bring to room temperature before serving.
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