Caramel, Chocolate & Almond Gooey Butter Cake There’s something utterly comforting about the smell of caramel baking in the oven, a scent that instantly transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. She always had a sweet treat waiting, and while it wasn’t always this particular gooey butter cake, the warmth and generosity were the same. … Read more
Kaldi’s Gooey Butter Cake: A St. Louis Classic The first time I sank my teeth into a square of gooey butter cake, it was pure, unadulterated bliss. I was visiting St. Louis for a conference, a stranger in a new city, and that cake was a warm, buttery welcome. The slightly crisp edges, the soft, … Read more
Authentic St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake: A Taste of Childhood The scent of yeast, sugar, and butter baking in the oven instantly transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen in St. Louis. She always had a pan of gooey butter cake cooling on the counter, its golden, sugary surface beckoning us grandkids. It wasn’t just … Read more