Classic Gooey Butter Cake Recipe - St. Louis Tradition - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 2½ cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1¾ cups granulated sugar
• 1 egg, at room temperature
• ¼ cup milk, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2¾ cups powdered sugar, plus more for dusting