Gooey Butter Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Gooey Butter Cake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups homemade or store-bought raw shortbread dough
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Press the shortbread dough into a half-sheet pan and poke holes in the dough with a fork. Bake until light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool the shortbread for 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter. Add the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar and continue to mix. Beat in the vanilla, salt and eggs, scraping down the sides of the bowl as you go. Pour the filling over the cooled shortbread, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool the cake, then dust with confectioners' sugar and slice into large squares to serve.
- This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Gooey Butter Cake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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