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St. Louis Ooey Gooey Berry Butter Cake

Source of Recipe

Sunset magazine


Recipe Introduction

I only used blueberries in this. I think it would also be wonderful with fresh raspberries or any combination of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc. I just don't know if it would work with frozen berries though. The berries don't sink into the topping, they just stay on top. Just before serving, I lightly dusted the cake with sifted powdered sugar and it was so pretty! I think the texture of the cake is best when warm or at room temp.

List of Ingredients

Cake:
5 Tbsp. melted butter (no substitutes)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
small pinch of salt if using unsalted butter (not in the original recipe)
1 large egg
2/3 cup sour cream (I have used light but full fat is best. The texture of the cake is better)
1 t. pure vanilla extract (not in the original recipe)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Topping:
4 ounces softened cream cheese (I used light)
1 large egg
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar (I sifted it after I measured it)
1 t. pure vanilla extract (not in the original recipe)
1 1/2 to 2 cups FRESH blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or any combination of the above (original recipe called for 1 cup blackberries and 1/2 cup blueberries)



Recipe

(1) In a mixer bowl, beat butter, sugar,
and 1 egg until pale and thickened. Beat
in sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking
powder and soda (and salt if using), then beat into butter
mixture until smooth. Spread evenly in
a greased 9-inch springform pan.

(2) Bake in a 350 oven until cake is pale
golden and springs back slightly when
gently pressed, 20 to 25 minutes.

(3) Meanwhile, in bowl beat cream cheese,
powdered sugar, vanilla and remaining egg until
smooth. Spread over cake and arrange berries
on top. Bake until edges of topping are
set and lightly browned, but center still
jiggles when pan is gently shaken, 25 to
30 minutes.

(4) Let cake cool completely on a rack.
Loosen from rim with a knife, then push out.
Serve, or if making ahead, chill.