Eat This: Gooey Butter Cake

Editor's note: Spoon Baking Co. has closed.

St. Louis knows a thing or two about GOOEY BUTTER CAKE, so we do not make the following statement lightly: SPOON BAKING CO. has raised the bar for our city’s classic dessert. A cookie-like crust is sturdy enough to stand up to a fork, yet meltingly tender on the tongue. It cradles a remarkable soft-centered filling that hits the perfect balance of pure sugar and luscious butter. Grab your keys and hit the road – this is one of the best gooey butter cakes you’ll find east or west of the Mississippi.

Spoon Baking Co., 4 E. Broadway, Alton, 618.374.6098, spoonbakingcompany.com