Cake Mix Cherry Bars
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of these Cake Mix Cherry Bars, a delightful dessert that combines a buttery cake base, tangy cherry pie filling, and a luscious cream cheese layer. Made with a box of yellow cake mix and simple pantry staples, this recipe is perfect for when you need a quick and delicious treat for gatherings or weeknight desserts. The crumbly dough forms the perfect crust and topping, while the cream cheese drizzle adds a velvety finish to balance the fruity cherry filling. Ready in just 45 minutes and yielding 12 generous servings, these bars are as easy to make as they are to enjoy. Serve them chilled for a refreshing summer treat or warm for comforting sweetness any time of year. Store leftovers (if there are any!) in the fridge for up to four days, but be warned—they won’t last long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow cake mix
- 0.5 cup Butter, melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 21 oz (1 can) Cherry pie filling
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, 1 egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture forms a thick, crumbly dough.
Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan, spreading it out into an even layer with your hands or a spatula.
Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the dough layer.
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and the remaining egg until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the cherry pie filling, spreading gently to create an even layer.
Crumble the remaining dough over the cream cheese and cherry layers. It doesn’t need to fully cover them—some gaps are fine.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the edges are bubbling.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1-2 hours.
Cut into squares or bars once cool and serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
19270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 342.2 g | 439% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.9 g | 704% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 883 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 9565 mg | 416% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4057.2 g | 1475% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 116.8 g | 417% | |
| Total Sugars | 3448.1 g | ||
| Protein | 125.8 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 1904 mg | 146% | |
| Iron | 144.2 mg | 801% | |
| Potassium | 10382 mg | 221% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
