31/10/2026
Gooey Butter Cake Bars 🍰🧈✨
Sweet, rich, and gooey.
Ingredients :
For the crust:
• 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the gooey topping:
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions :
1.Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang for easy removal.
2.Add the cake mix, melted butter, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to a large mixing bowl.
3.Beat with a hand mixer until fully combined.
4.Press the thick cake mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5.In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, remaining 2 eggs, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
6.Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and beat until creamy and fully incorporated.
7.Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake layer and smooth the top.
8.Bake on the middle rack for 35–40 minutes, until the top is lightly cracked while the center remains slightly gooey.
9.Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely before slicing.
10.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Yield: 15 bars
Calories: 260 kcal per bar