Cake Batter Gooey Bars Recipe
Delightful Cake Batter Gooey Bars featuring a confetti cake crust topped with a rich, creamy filling studded with colorful sprinkles. These bars are baked to a light golden perfection and chilled before serving, making them a festive and irresistible treat perfect for parties or any sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 box confetti cake mix
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 (16 oz) package powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 cup assorted sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with foil, allowing the foil to extend over the edges for easy removal. Liberally spray the foil with cooking spray and set aside.
- Make the Crust: In a large bowl, combine the confetti cake mix, egg, and melted butter. Stir until a soft dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and set aside temporarily.
- Prepare the Filling: Wipe out the mixing bowl, then add the cream cheese and eggs. Beat well until smooth and combined. Incorporate the almond extract and powdered sugar into the mixture, beating thoroughly. Finally, beat in the melted butter and gently fold in the assorted sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the prepared filling over the crust layer in the pan. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes or until the top turns a light golden brown and the center is just about set. The center may still jiggle slightly, which is ideal to avoid over-baking.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan at room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set firmly before lifting out using the foil edges and cutting into bars for serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling texture.
- Do not over-bake; the slight jiggle in the center indicates perfect doneness for gooey bars.
- Chilling is essential for clean cutting and optimal texture.
- Sprinkles add both color and a fun texture, but can be adjusted or omitted as desired.
- Use foil with extended edges for easy removal from the pan.
Keywords: cake batter bars, gooey bars, confetti cake bars, cream cheese bars, funfetti bars, sweet dessert bars
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