Ooey Gooey Butter Bars
Indulge in the decadence of Ooey Gooey Butter Bars, a dessert lover’s dream with its rich, buttery layers and impossibly creamy texture. This simple yet irresistible recipe starts with a soft, golden crust made from yellow cake mix and melted butter, topped with a luscious cream cheese filling that's perfectly sweetened with powdered sugar and kissed with vanilla extract. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake, these bars come together effortlessly, making them ideal for parties, potlucks, or satisfying a sudden sweet tooth. Serve these crowd-pleasing squares chilled for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience, and watch them disappear in no time! Perfect for fans of easy-to-make, decadent desserts, these Ooey Gooey Butter Bars are sure to become your new baking go-to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 whole large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 beaten egg. Mix until well combined to form a dough.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
Add the remaining 2 eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust in the baking pan, spreading it to the edges.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is just set. Be careful not to overbake; the center should remain a bit wobbly.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to firm up for easy slicing.
Cut into squares or rectangles and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 231.9 g | 297% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.7 g | 598% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1057 mg | 352% | |
| Sodium | 3233 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 858.5 g | 312% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 682.3 g | ||
| Protein | 56.2 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 794 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 930 mg | 20% | |
*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.
