Chess Cake Bars
Indulge in the sweet, creamy decadence of Chess Cake Bars, a delightful Southern-inspired dessert that combines a buttery, golden crust with a rich, gooey cream cheese topping. Made with just six simple ingredients—including a boxed yellow cake mix, softened cream cheese, and a generous dose of powdered sugar—these bars are as easy to whip up as they are irresistible. Perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe takes only 15 minutes of prep time and delivers 12 luscious servings. With their crispy edges and soft, melt-in-your-mouth center, Chess Cake Bars are a crowd-pleasing treat you’ll want to bake again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz Yellow cake mix
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large Eggs
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until the ingredients form a soft dough.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the powdered sugar, remaining 2 eggs, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set and golden brown. The edges will be slightly crispy, while the center should remain gooey.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the Chess Cake Bars to cool completely in the pan.
Once cool, slice into bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 232.9 g | 299% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.9 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1067 mg | 356% | |
| Sodium | 3130 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 839.6 g | 305% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 673.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 774 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 910 mg | 19% | |
*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.
