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Butter Bars

Indulge in delicious butter bars made with a cake mix. Quick, easy, and mouth-watering, these bars are perfect for any occasion.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword bar recipe, bars, brown butter, butter bars, cake mix, cake mix hack
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

Cake Base

  • 1 (15.25oz) yellow cake mix dry
  • 1 large egg
  • 8 tablespoons butter melted

Cheesecake Topping

  • 2 (8oz) blocks cream cheese softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 8 tablespoons butter melted
  • 16 oz powdered sugar
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly grease a 13x9 pan and set aside.
  • Lightly mist a 9x13 pan with baking spray and set aside for alter.

Cake Base

  • Combine the dry cake mix, one large egg, and 8 tablespoons of melted butter into a mixing bowl. Stir until crumbly.
  • Press the cake crumble firmly into the bottom of the 9x13 pan until solid.

Cheesecake Topping

  • Place the cream cheese into a clean mixing bowl. Whip the cream cheese for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth.
  • Add the egg, vanilla, and remaining 8 tablespoons of melted butter. Beat an additional two minutes, or until smooth.
  • Stir in the powdered sugar and stir until combined.
  • Spread into an even layer over the top of the cake mixture and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Allow the cake to cool and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings