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Gooey Butter Cake Bars fresh from oven

Gooey Butter Cake Bars: A Sweet Hug from the Oven

Rich, golden Gooey Butter Cake Bars with a dense yellow cake base and a sweet, creamy cream cheese topping that’s baked to crinkle-topped perfection.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 15 bars

Ingredients

Scale

1 (18.5 oz) yellow cake mix

½ cup melted butter

4 large eggs, divided

2 tsp vanilla extract, divided

1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

4 cups confectioner’s sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix cake mix, melted butter, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla until combined.

3. Spread the cake mixture into the pan evenly using a spoon sprayed with non-stick spray.

4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, remaining eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

5. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue to mix until creamy.

6. Pour cream cheese mixture over the cake base and spread evenly.

7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the edges are golden and the top is crinkled but slightly jiggly.

8. Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freeze for up to 2 months for make-ahead treats.

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Melty Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian