Strawberry Lime White Chocolate Gooey Bars Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet strawberry cake mix, tangy lime, and creamy white chocolate in these gooey bars. Perfect for a quick dessert fix or a sweet treat any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
- 15.25 ounces Strawberry Cake Mix (1 box)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
Topping:
- 2/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Lime zest for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare pan: Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with foil, then spray with cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix base: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Add cake mix, egg, lime juice, and zest. Beat until well combined.
- Layer base: Press two-thirds of the cake mixture into the prepared pan.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle white chocolate chips over the base. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk on top. Crumble the remaining cake mixture over the milk.
- Bake: Bake for 29-32 minutes until edges brown.
- Cool and serve: Let the bars cool completely before cutting. Top with additional lime zest if desired. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can customize these gooey bars with nuts or dried fruits for added texture.
- Adjust the sweetness by using dark chocolate chips instead of white.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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