Butter Cake

The dairy added to this Southern favorite helps give it a creamy and buttery flavor. It’s a decadent way to start the day!

Serves 12

Ingredients

1 18.25-ounce package yellow cake mix

1⁄2 cup butter

3 eggs, divided

1 8-ounce package cream cheese

1 1-pound box confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

  2. Combine cake mix, butter, and 1 egg until a shortbread-like batter forms. Pat this mixture into an ungreased 9" × 13" pan.

  3. Using a wooden spoon, combine cream cheese, remaining 2 eggs, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla.

  4. Layer cream cheese mixture over cake mixture, covering cake batter completely. Bake for 35 minutes.