Comments on: Paula Deens Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

By: John Schauer

John Schauer — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:32:30 +0000

I like this recipe, but please be aware this ISN’T Paula Deen’s ‘”Ooey Gooey Butter Cake”; it’s her “Gooey Butter Cake.” The one with the “Ooey” added is a three-layer from-scratch recipe with filling and frosting that uses FIVE sticks of butter! That recipe can be found in her “Southern Cooking Bible” cookbook.
BRW, your mother’s memory of having to mix dye into butter is similar to when I was growing up during the 1950s in Wisconsin, where, by law, all margarine was sold the same way–white, with a dye capsule to mix with it. Only butter could be sold already colored yellow, so many Wisconsinites would drive to the Illinois state line to buy yellow margarine!

By: Summer

Summer — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:27:52 +0000

Just made this recipe. one of the easiest recipes i’ve made. really enjoy gooey butter cake and can eat the whole thing by myself. not too rich for me.
Too bad the whole thing with Paula. was a character assassination I believe. she was just too good for television in my opinion. moving on to brighter things. she did teach me a lot about cooking too.

By: LuluO

LuluO — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:46:54 +0000

In reply to Alex.

I suppose you just don’t like really rich desserts and if that’s the case, this recipe is not for you. When I saw your comment, I went to Paula Deens website and checked out her recipe that is published there. I am making this for my husband for Valentines Day. I can assure you that the recipe you see above is in fact Paula Deens Original Gooey Butter Cake recipe. I have been to 2 of Paulas restaurants and I can assure you it is very rich there as well.

It is rich but did you consider that if it was bad, maybe you did something wrong?

I’m in the process of making this now! Thank you for posting it!

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By: Laura webbet

Laura webbet — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 21:59:26 +0000

Paula Deen I absolutely love you and every recipe I’ve tried of yours is amazing. I really do miss watching you on TV you taught me so much about cooking thank you.

By: Tara Johnson

Tara Johnson — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 01:10:31 +0000

In reply to Meredith. I’ve made this cake with several variations...pumpkin with white chocolate chips added..I’ve used butter pecan cake mix..devils food..red velvet you name it! I have tons of Paula’s cookbooks and she has variations to this recipe. It’s so simple and versatile! Can’t go wrong.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 23:50:57 +0000

In reply to TINA WEAVER. Seriously so good!!!!

By: TINA WEAVER

TINA WEAVER — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:10:48 +0000

Paula Deen’s Oooey Gooey Butter Cake = Yum-Yum! It has become a family favorite!!!!

By: POLLY SADLER

POLLY SADLER — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:31:17 +0000

I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BOTTOM OF MY BARS BEING SOGGY I FOLLOW THE DIECTIONS BUT THEY STILL COME OUT SOGGY WHAT AM I DOING WRONG HELP PLEASE.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 04:06:22 +0000

In reply to Alex. True. This is a very rich recipe. So I eat smaller pieces which just makes it last longer!

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 15:56:49 +0000

Don’t like it. Would not have made it. No reflection on Paula Deen..LLove her..this is not her recipe, it’s well known. I would give this recipe 1 star actually, but I don’t want it to reflect on Paula. Wasted 2 sticks of butter and a brick of cream cheese. It’s too rich..so rich it’s hard to eat. I wanted to make this great sounding recipe for a long time..but, I actually threw it out. Next time I will half any new recipe. Was not a fan of the tomato pie either.

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By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 03:02:21 +0000

In reply to Teri. I used salted!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 03:02:10 +0000

In reply to Chellie. Oooh! That sounds great!

By: Chellie

Chellie — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 22:23:25 +0000

In reply to Meredith.

Chocolate cake mix works great too. I’ve used it and sprinkled mini chocolate chips over the top and we loved it. Just a variation… also tasted a friend’s who had added crushed pineapple to the filling and it was excellent!

By: Teri

Teri — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 22:22:40 +0000

Salted or unsalted butter?

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By: Ila

Ila — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:56:27 +0000

In reply to Debbie. Your story was interesting but the coloring packet was in margarine - a new product to replace short supply butter.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:08:49 +0000

In reply to Dayna. Less calories right? That can't be bad!

By: Dayna

Dayna — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:03:49 +0000

In reply to Melissa. I made this once and completely forgot the extra stick of butter in the filling, and it tasted exactly the same.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 23:38:23 +0000

In reply to Becky. I have always used glass with this and it has always turned out beautifully!

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 15:15:48 +0000

Do I use a metal pan or glass?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 20:34:47 +0000

In reply to Gail. You're right! I rarely use margarine so I am just used to saying "butter". Did you also get this Gail?

By: Gail

Gail — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 17:39:39 +0000

hate to tell you this but the ‘butter’ your mom was talking about was in fact margarine, not butter at all..

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 20:38:56 +0000

In reply to Melissa. Great way to cut some calories!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 18:15:27 +0000

Hi Deb,

I’ve made this twice according to Paula Deen’s website which calls for another 8 tablespoons of butter in the filling. I checked out your version to see if there was anything you did differently to improve this already rich and yummy dessert. I saw all your reviews saying it was very rich, so I can drop a whole stick of butter and it’s going to taste just as good as two!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:41:05 +0000

In reply to Joey. Hi Joey! My crust came out fairly flaky but my top was pretty moist so I think that you're doing it right. I know that when I make lemon bars sometimes I will put a sugar glaze on the top that gives it a little crunch. Maybe something like that would help get the result you're looking for? We sure appreciate you visiting!

By: Joey

Joey — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 20:09:12 +0000

Hi! I have tried this recipe a few times, and I was wondering how I could get the butter cake to have that flaky top. It usually just comes out really soft and moist, but if I could get a light crunch in there too, that would be awesome. Thank you 🙂

By: Lura

Lura — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 19:05:37 +0000

The white butter was not real butter it was oleo or what we know as margarin. I receive a Paula Deen cake pan with spatula and her ooey gooey butter cake mix. It was sooooo gooood! 🙂

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 18 May 2015 20:59:36 +0000

In reply to Rachel. OH Rachel, this is definitely a keeper. Rich, but good!