Description
Ooey Gooey Bars are a luscious dessert combining a buttery cake mix crust with a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling. Baked to golden perfection, these bars are rich, soft, and delightfully gooey in the center—perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any occasion where you crave a luscious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 lb (about 4 cups) powdered sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Crust: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until well blended. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, forming the crust layer.
- Prepare Filling: In a separate bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, 3 eggs, and softened cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Assemble Bars: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan, spreading it evenly to cover the crust completely.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the center is set but slightly jiggly to ensure gooey texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For easier cutting, chill the bars in the refrigerator after cooling.
- You can substitute yellow cake mix with white or butter cake mix for subtle flavor variations.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly jiggly for the perfect gooey texture.
