Sticky Butter Cake Skewers: A Playful Twist on a St. Louis Favorite
Molly first encountered gooey butter cake while visiting a close high school friend in St. Louis, the city where the dessert originated. Although it's typically made from a boxed mix, Molly prefers her own quick vanilla cake recipe and then coats the gooey portions in nonpareils for a fun touch. The cream cheese and lemon in the recipe balance the butter and keep the cake from becoming excessively sweet and rich.






