Gooey Butter Bars
Indulge in pure decadence with these irresistible Gooey Butter Bars, a rich and creamy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This classic treat features a buttery, golden crust made from yellow cake mix, topped with a luscious cream cheese filling that’s sweetened to perfection with powdered sugar and infused with just a hint of vanilla. Baked until the edges are golden and the center remains luxuriously gooey, these bars strike the perfect balance between a soft, almost custard-like texture and a tender base. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-follow recipe yields 16 incredibly satisfying servings. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, Gooey Butter Bars are sure to become your go-to dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Set aside.
In another large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese, one cup at a time, and mix until fully incorporated.
Add the remaining 2 eggs and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Continue mixing until the batter is smooth and well-combined.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden but the center is still slightly gooey.
Remove the baking pan from the oven and let the Gooey Butter Bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cool, cut into 16 squares or desired serving sizes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.5 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.6 g | 438% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 3143 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 839.2 g | 305% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 673.5 g | ||
| Protein | 55.1 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 752 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 971 mg | 21% | |
*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.
