Gooey Butter Cake

I'm from St. Louis. Born and raised. 22 years of my life. Something that is a St. Louis tradition is gooey butter cake. It is rich and delicious. You can only find it in St. Louis. Here is a picture of the brand that I remember so well. 

Well, for those of you who are missing it or haven't yet tried it, 

I have a recipe just for you. 

1 pkg. Yellow Cake Mix

1 Stick (1/2 cup) Butter

3 Eggs

1 (8oz.) pkg. of Cream Cheese, softened

1 (1 lb.) pkg. of Confectioner's Powdered Sugar

1 Tsp. Vanilla

Directions: 

Heat oven to 350 degrees. 

Mix together cake mix (just the mix, not the other ingredients called for on the box) with butter and 1 egg. 

Pat into ungreased 9x13 inch pan. 

Cream together cream cheese, 2 eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla. 

Pour over cake mixture, spreading to the edges. 

Bake for 35 minutes. 

Let cool thoroughly before serving. 

I promise if you try this recipe, if you like rich deserts, you will like this.