Indulge in these irresistible Ooey Gooey Bars, featuring a buttery cake base topped with a luscious cream cheese layer. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Author:nadia
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:20 bars 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
1 box yellow cake mix
1/2cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
Cream Cheese Layer:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Mix Cake Base: Combine cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg in a bowl to form a dough. Press into the prepared dish as the crust.
Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add 2 eggs, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Spread this mixture over the crust.
Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until edges are golden but center is slightly jiggly.
Cool and Serve: Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
The bars will set as they cool. Avoid overbaking for a gooey center.
For variety, consider adding chocolate chips or crushed candy as toppings.