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Delicious Gooey Butter Cake Bars topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar

Gooey Butter Cake Bars

Indulge in these easy-to-make and irresistible Gooey Butter Cake Bars with a luscious center and a slight crisp on top. Perfect for family gatherings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
For the filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 large egg
For dusting
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and one egg. Mix until it forms a thick batter.
  3. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and evenly spread the batter into the bottom.
  4. In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, remaining egg, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gently pour the filling mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
Baking
  1. Place the pan into the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, until the edges are golden brown while the center remains soft and gooey.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar for that extra touch of sweetness!

Notes

To ensure your Gooey Butter Cake Bars are perfect: use softened cream cheese to prevent lumps, and keep an eye on baking time to maintain the gooey center. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.