Strawberry Ooey Gooey Cake

Enjoying a rich ooey-gooey cake has never been easier! This semi-homemade recipe was handed down from a very wise & frugal Grandma! You may also enjoy my world famous Cream Cheese Pound Cake or Strawberry Cheesecake!

Strawberry Ooey Gooey Cake

I posted the buttery Ooey Gooey Butter Cake a while ago.  Then I made a Chocolate Ooey Gooey Cake. The recipe is so fascinating to me that I knew had to make it strawberry!

Why fascinating? You can basically choose any cake flavor to create this ooey gooey cake! We have the trifecta here with vanilla, chocolate, and now strawberry. But you could also do spice cake, red velvet, or even sprinkles cake!

One thing I do absolutely love about this dessert is the texture.  The thin top layer of delicate flakiness resting precariously over the ooey gooey strawberry lusciousness is pretty darn amazing. They battle it out in your mouth, the sweet rich velvet like cake and the crispy top layer of crust.  Just to be clear, there are no losers in that battle.

5 Unwritten Rules for Ooey Gooey Cake Success:

Make sure you prepare your pan correctly. I use GOOP {Homemade Baker’s Spray} and think it’s far superior to any product you can buy at the store. If you don’t want to make GOOP, grease your pan then line with parchment paper.

Room temperature ingredients is a good idea. Set your butter and cream cheese out a few hours before you plan on making this amazing cake.

Don’t undermix ingredients. Whip the cream cheese until it is light and fluffy, at least 3 minutes.

Pan size matters. Or does it? It just depends on your preference for the final product! I baked mine in a 9×3 round cake pan or 9×3 springform pan because I like ooey gooey cakes to have a very gooey center and thicker edges. However, you can absolutely bake this recipe in a 9×13 pan! It will just be much thinner than my pictures show. You can also use a 9×9 or 8×8 square pan. Just make sure your oven is properly calibrated as you don’t want hot spots that will cause uneven baking. (Hint: Use bake strips around your pan!)

You are not limited by the flavors in the recipe! Try adapting the Ooey Gooey cake recipe to create any flavor combination. Use vanilla cake