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Ooey Gooey Cake Mix Bars Recipe

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These Ooey Gooey Bars are an irresistibly soft and creamy dessert made with a buttery yellow cake crust and a rich, sweet cream cheese filling. Perfect as a crowd-pleaser, their melt-in-your-mouth texture and simple ingredients like cake mix, butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar make them a deliciously easy treat for any occasion.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (18.25 ounce), preferably Pillsbury
  • 1 stick butter, at room temperature
  • 1 egg

For the Gooey Filling:

  • 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 box (approximately 16 oz.) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to get it ready for baking the bars.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix Crust Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, softened butter, and 1 egg. Use a fork to mix thoroughly until the mixture is combined but has a dry and clumpy texture.
  4. Form the Crust: Press this crust mixture evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the greased baking dish using your hands to create a base layer.
  5. Set Aside Powdered Sugar: Reserve about 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar for topping later.
  6. Prepare Gooey Filling: In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the 2 eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add Powdered Sugar Slowly: Gradually mix in the remaining powdered sugar (about 15.75 oz) slowly into the cream cheese mixture to avoid a sugar cloud, continuing until the filling is smooth.
  8. Assemble and Bake: Pour the creamy filling evenly over the crust in the baking dish. Bake at 325°F for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top turns a light golden brown and the filling is set but still soft.
  9. Cool and Finish: Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. The filling will look puffy but will settle as it cools.
  10. Add Topping: Sprinkle the reserved 1/4 cup powdered sugar evenly over the top of the bars.
  11. Final Cooling and Serving: Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving. They can be enjoyed slightly warm or chilled according to preference.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easiest mixing and smooth texture.
  • Press the crust mixture firmly to ensure even baking and a stable base.
  • Adding powdered sugar slowly prevents it from creating a mess and ensures it blends well into the filling.
  • Let bars cool completely for cleaner slices and better flavor development.
  • Store leftover bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/ooey-gooey-cake-mix-bars-recipe/