Cowboy Prime’s Legendary Butter Cake: The Dessert That Took Midland by Storm (With Recipe👨🍳)
There are desserts… and then there’s the butter cake at Cowboy Prime. In Midland, food trends come and go, but this butter cake has become a full-on movement across west Texas. What started as a house dessert at Cowboy Prime is now widely talked about as the best dessert in Midland—and some would argue the best dessert in Texas.
Walk into Cowboy Prime on any given night in Midland, and you’ll hear it whispered at tables: “Are we getting the butter cake?” The answer is always yes. The butter cake at Cowboy Prime isn’t just a dessert—it’s an experience. A warm, sugar-cookie crust on the outside. A soft, cheesecake-like center that melts the second your fork touches it. Vanilla ice cream slowly cascading down the sides. Finished with a bright berry compote that cuts through the richness perfectly.
Have You Heard the Butter Cake Song??This butter cake has become so iconic in west Texas that it inspired a FULL SONG—written and produced by Sam DeVos—celebrating the magic of the dessert and the vibe of Cowboy Prime. The butter cake song captures exactly what it feels like when that plate hits the table: anticipation, comfort, and joy.
At Cowboy Prime, consistency is everything. That’s why the butter cake tastes the same every single time—perfect. Whether you’re a first-time guest in Midland or a regular who calls Cowboy Prime your go-to steakhouse, the butter cake delivers.
Locals across west Texas now agree: if someone asks for the best dessert in Midland, the answer is simple—butter cake at Cowboy Prime.
And yes… many are calling it the best dessert in Texas.
🧈 Why the Butter Cake at Cowboy Prime Is Different
• Warm sugar cookie crust baked to golden perfection
• Creamy, cheesecake-like center that stays soft and rich
• Premium vanilla ice cream melting into every bite
• House berry compote balancing sweetness and acidity
🎵 The Butter Cake Song (Available on Spotify & Apple Music)
The viral butter cake song by Sam DeVos has helped push Cowboy Prime beyond a restaurant—it’s now part of the culture of Midland and west Texas. Music, food, and community wrapped into one unforgettable dessert.
🍰 OG Butter Cake Recipe (Cowboy Prime–Inspired)
Ingredients
• ½ cup unsalted butter (room temp)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ tsp salt
• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
2. Beat in egg, vanilla, and cream cheese until smooth.
3. Fold in flour, cornstarch, and salt.
4. Bake at 350°F in ramekins for 18–22 minutes.
5. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and berry compote.
