Kaldi'S Gooey Butter Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For crust
1/2 cup butter, softened (one stick)
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons water
1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix (18 to 19 oz)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For topping
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 lbs powdered sugar, plus more for garnish (about 5 1/2 cups)

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a 9-by-13-inch metal pan with foil; coat foil with non-stick cooking spray.
Prepare the crust. Combine butter, 1 egg and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; beat with an electric mixer until well blended. Add water, cake mix and flour; beat until combined. Place dough into the prepared pan, and press into an even layer.
Prepare the topping. Beat cream cheese at medium speed about 2 minutes, until very smooth. Add 3 eggs and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla and beat until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating just until blended and smooth. Pour topping over crust and spread evenly.
Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool completely. Just before serving, sift 3 to 4 tablespoons powdered sugar over cake.