Ooey Gooey Butter Cake History & Neiman Marcus Cake Taste Test | St. Louis Dessert Classic

What do a 1930s St. Louis baking accident and a legendary Neiman Marcus recipe from the 1980s have in common? Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. 🍰 In this video, we’ll dive into the fascinating history of this indulgent dessert — from its German-American bakery roots in St. Louis to the Neiman Marcus “cake” legend that spread across the country. You’ll learn: ✨ How a baker’s mix-up created the original ooey gooey butter cake ✨ Why it became a St. Louis staple (and is still sold by the square today) ✨ How the Neiman Marcus version blurred the lines between gooey butter cake and other decadent desserts ✨ A taste test This episode blends food history with a real kitchen test so you can decide for yourself which cake reigns supreme. Spoiler: both are deliciously rich, buttery, and unforgettable. If you love food history, vintage recipes, and trying iconic desserts, you’ll want to stick around for this one. 📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more recipes and history from my kitchen! 👉 Have you ever tried either version of the gooey butter cake? Drop your answer in the comments — I’d love to know which one you prefer!