Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

A sinfully delicious version of fruited shortcake that is sure to be addictive 😛

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

Cooking Temp: 350  F

Description

A sinfully delicious version of fruited shortcake that is sure to be addictive :-P

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients:

Filling Ingredients:

Topping:

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust:

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Combine 1 cup cake flour and 3 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl.
    • Cut in 1/3 cup chilled butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
    • Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch cast-iron skillet (can use 9-inch square pan)
    • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18 minutes or until lightly browned.
  1. Prepare the Filling:

    • Place 1 1/4 cups sugar and 3/4 cup softened butter in a large bowl.
    • Beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy.
    • Add egg and vanilla; beat well
    • Add 1 cup all-purpose flour alternatively with 2/3 cup evaporated milk beginning and ending with flour.
    • Stir in 1/4 cup light corn syrup and pour batter over the warm crust.
    • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes (the center will still be shaky).
    • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Prepare the Topping:

    • Combine Orange juice, vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar in a small saucepan.
    • Bring to a boil; cook until reduced to 3 tablespoons (about 5 minutes)
    • Cool the reduction
    • Combine blueberries, strawberries, and peaches in a bowl.
    • Drizzle with the juice mixture; toss gently and let stand for 20 minutes.
    • Spoon the fruit mixture over the cake; garnish with fresh basil leaves.