Irresistible Ooey Gooey Butter Bars
A delightful dessert that strikes the perfect balance between a soft cake and a melt-in-your-mouth filling, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of cake mix
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until well combined into a thick dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the 2 large eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and fluffy.
- Carefully pour the creamy mixture over the base layer and spread it evenly.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden and set at the top but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into bars.
Notes
Pair these bars with vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or a hot cup of coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg