Description
Enjoy these delicious Gooey Butter Cream Cheese Cake Mix Bars, a perfectly sweet and creamy dessert made with a simple cake mix base and a luscious cream cheese topping. These bars are easy to make, featuring a buttery crust and a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth center, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for any occasion, they combine convenience with indulgence for a quick and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until the mixture forms a thick dough. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even crust layer.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the remaining 2 eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking dish, spreading it evenly to cover the crust completely.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Bake until the edges turn golden brown but the center remains slightly gooey for the perfect texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 bars and serving.
Notes
- For a variation, substitute the yellow cake mix with chocolate or spice cake mix to change the flavor profile.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week to maintain freshness.
