St. Louis, MO

Gooey Louie Gooey Butter Cakes is St. Louis’s #1 in Gooey Butter Cake, from 1 local’s Top 5.

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MattFounder@biznut1.Gooey Louie Gooey Butter Cakes2.Park Avenue Coffee - Lafayette Square3.Missouri Baking Co4.Russell's on MacklindMatt's Top 5

Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Riverfront Times, St. Louis Magazine, and St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Updated June 2026.

73+ varieties; Mom's Traditional won Food Network's Food Feuds.

Since 1966; classic (no cream cheese) gooey butter recipe.

Gooey butter cake is the only product sold; nationwide shipping.

Restrained approach. Balanced gooey layer with pastry structure.

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