These Ooey Gooey Bars have a chewy, buttery crust topped with a luscious cream cheese filling that bakes up golden, puffed, and irresistible. One bite and you’ll understand the name!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Calories per Serving: ~320 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
Crust Layer:
🍰 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
🥚 1 large egg
🧈 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Gooey Layer:
🧀 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
🥚 2 large eggs
🍬 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍬 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
🍬 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13″ baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make the Crust:
In a bowl, mix cake mix, egg, and melted butter until thick and sticky. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3️⃣ Prepare Gooey Layer:
In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and melted butter. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until fully combined and creamy.
4️⃣ Layer & Bake:
Pour cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is just set (don’t overbake — it should jiggle a little).
5️⃣ Cool & Slice:
Let cool completely in the pan. Slice into bars and dust with extra powdered sugar if desired.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ✨ Buttery, gooey, and soft with a slight crisp on the edges
- ⏱️ Only 10 minutes of prep — uses boxed cake mix for ease
- 🎉 Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or indulgent nights in
- 😍 Totally customizable — add lemon zest, chocolate chips, or Nutella!
💡 Helpful Tips
- Let it cool completely for clean slices (refrigerate for easier cutting).
- Want a deeper flavor? Use butter pecan or spice cake mix instead of yellow.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt or cinnamon on top before baking for a flavor boost.
- Store covered at room temp up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
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