Born from a sweet serendipity in 1930s St. Louis, Gooey Butter Cake owes its creation to a recipe mishap. A German-American baker accidentally reversed the butter and flour proportions, crafting a cake with an irresistibly gooey center. True to Depression-era ingenuity, the "mistake" was sold instead of discarded—and quickly became a runaway hit. Today, this decadent delight is a beloved icon and a signature of our hometown's culinary legacy.
Our Gooey Butter Cake ice cream is a love letter to this St. Louis treasure. We fold chunks of gooey filling and flaky, caramelized crust into our rich, tangy cream cheese ice cream, striking the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and buttery decadence. As our flagship flavor, it's no surprise it earned the title of "Sexiest Ice Cream Alive" from Oprah! Magazine. One scoop, and you'll taste why this flavor is a hometown legend and a nationwide obsession.
You can enjoy this flavor year-round at all our parlor locations and online for national shipping.
