Description
Indulge in the irresistible decadence of these Ooey Gooey Bars that combine a cake mix crust with a creamy, sweet filling for the perfect gooey treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Mix Crust:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the crust: Combine cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Press into the baking dish.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, melted butter, and powdered sugar; mix until fluffy.
- Assemble and bake: Pour filling over crust and bake for 40–45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool and serve: Cool completely before cutting into bars. Enjoy!
Notes
- Do not overbake for the perfect gooey texture.
- Customize with chocolate chips, nuts, or a peanut butter swirl.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
