Like some of the food world’s most beloved dishes, gooey butter cake was invented by accident. In the late 1930s or 1940s, a local baker in St. Louis, Missouri is rumored to have created the dessert ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're looking for a simple recipe to add to your baking arsenal, butter cake fits the bill. It's a delicious cake that can be dressed up ...