Description
Indulge in these decadent Gooey Butter Cake Bars that are a cinch to make with a cake mix base and a rich cream cheese topping. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the topping:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg to form a soft dough. Press the dough into the baking dish.
- Make the topping: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Pour over the crust.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is slightly gooey.
- Cool and slice: Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Bars will firm up as they cool.
- For easier slicing, refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting.
- Dust the top with extra powdered sugar before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
