Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Bars

Whether you’re in the mood for something ooey-gooey or you’re just on the hunt for a quick and delightful treat, these Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Bars are your ticket to a sweet escape!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1

Servings: servings

Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

1 15.25-ounce box yellow cake mix
1 cup unsalted butter divided (½ cup melted, ½ cup softened)
2 large eggs room temperature
1 large egg yolk
8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar plus extra for dusting
A pinch of nutmeg optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring there's an overhang for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until a soft dough forms. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared dish.
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth and creamy. Add in the remaining egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. The edges should turn a golden brown, and the center should remain slightly jiggly.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. For best results, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars. Before serving, dust with additional confectioners' sugar for a sweet finish.

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