Description
Irresistible ooey gooey bars combine rich chocolate layers with creamy caramel for a sinful dessert experience. Sweet squares deliver pure indulgence with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (18.25 ounces / 517 grams) yellow cake mix
- 1 package (8 ounces / 227 grams) cream cheese
- 1 box (16 ounces / 454 grams) powdered sugar
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 stick (113 grams / 4 ounces) butter
- 3 eggs
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and generously coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine cake mix, melted butter, and egg using a fork until a crumbly texture forms. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, ensuring even coverage of the bottom and slightly up the sides.
- Set aside 1/4 cup of powdered sugar for later. In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually incorporate the remaining powdered sugar, mixing until the filling becomes creamy and well-integrated.
- Carefully pour the creamy filling over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top develops a golden-brown color and the filling appears set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Dust the top generously with the reserved powdered sugar. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Ensure your butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother crust texture.
- Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to press the crust evenly, creating a uniform base for the gooey filling.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the cake mix with a gluten-free yellow cake mix and verify all other ingredients are gluten-free.
- Prevent over-browning by tenting the pan with aluminum foil if the top starts to darken too quickly during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 261 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 76 mg