Description
These Gooey Butter Cake Bars are the ultimate indulgence, featuring a buttery yellow cake mix base topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese layer. Easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these dessert bars are sure to be a hit at any gathering or family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Stir everything together until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the cake base.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the 2 eggs and mix until fully blended.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, stirring until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake base, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top layer is set and begins to crack.
- Let the bars cool in the pan before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra touch, dust the cooled bars with powdered sugar before serving.
- Feel free to add a splash of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture for added flavor.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
