Salted Caramel Gooey Butter Bars Recipe
Indulge in these decadent Salted Caramel Gooey Butter Bars for a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors. A yellow cake mix crust topped with a luscious cream cheese filling and drizzled with caramel, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt or kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Make Cake Base: Mix cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg into a dough. Press into pan.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 eggs, vanilla, and powdered sugar; mix well.
- Layer and Bake: Pour half of cream cheese mixture over crust, drizzle caramel, top with remaining mixture. Swirl if desired. Bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Finish: Sprinkle with sea salt. Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Opt for homemade salted caramel for a richer taste.
- Chill bars for cleaner cuts; store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
