Looking to add a little green magic to your holiday dessert table? This Grinch-themed gooey butter cake is just the thing! Inspired by everyone’s favorite holiday grouch (who secretly has a big heart), this cake is bright green, buttery, and oh-so-delicious.

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With a soft, gooey texture and a burst of festive cheer, it’s perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or a cozy movie night watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Topped with icing and a red candy heart, it’s as fun to look at as it is to eat.

Not only is this cake irresistibly tasty, but it’s also super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you’re hosting a party or baking with the kids, this whimsical dessert is sure to steal the show—and maybe even grow a few hearts three sizes bigger!

Let’s get baking and make your holiday extra sweet!

Grinch Themed Gooey Butter Cake

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Bring some holiday cheer (and a little mischief) to your dessert table with this Grinch-themed gooey butter cake! With its bright green color, creamy, buttery texture, and a hint of sweetness, this cake is as delicious as it is whimsical. Topped with powdered sugar and a red candy heart, it’s the perfect treat for holiday parties, movie nights, or anyone who loves a festive twist on a classic dessert. Easy to make and irresistibly gooey, it’s sure to be a hit with all the Whos in Whoville!

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

1 box of white cake mix
Green food coloring
1/2 cup melted butter
3 eggs divided
1 8oz package of cream cheese softened
4 cups of powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4-1/2 tsp peppermint extract depending on how much you like peppermint flavor!
Peppermint bark or crushed candy canes
White chocolate melted- for drizzling, if desired
Holiday tree sprinkles and heart sprinkles, if desired

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 × 13 baking dish with baking spray and line it with parchment paper. It’ll be MUCH easier to pull out.
Mix the cake mix, melted butter, 1 egg, and a few drops of food coloring to form a dough. I find that it’s easiest to mix with your hands to fully incorporate the color. Press the dough into the bottom of the pan.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, 2 eggs, powdered sugar, extracts, and a few more drops of green food coloring until smooth. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake.
Sprinkle the peppermint bark on top and add a few of the sprinkles and hearts if you’re using them.
They’ll bake into the cake, so you’ll also need extra to add on after they have cooled.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is set but still gooey in the center.
Let it cool completely. I like to stick mine in the fridge for an hour so they have sort of a fudgy texture.
Drizzle with white chocolate and add any more sprinkles or hearts. Serve right away!