Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Bars
Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Bars are sweet dessert bars that start with a buttery crust and then topped with cream cheese and butter-flavored topping.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Cooling Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time3 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Bars
Servings: 12
Calories: 536kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
Crust
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (94 g) confectioners' sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Topping
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 cups (500 g) confectioners' sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
To a large bowl, combine flour, confectioners' sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
Drizzle in butter and mix until combined and crumbly. Using the bottom of a glass or your hand, press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Using a fork, poke holes all over the surface of the crust.
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let come to room temperature before adding the topping.
Topping
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese and butter. Mix on medium speed until creamy.
Slowly add the confectioners' sugar, eggs, yolks, and vanilla. Beat on low until smooth and creamy.
Pour over cooled crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. (The center should be jiggly, but not liquidy.)
Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Then, place the bars in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours before cutting and serving.
Calories: 536kcal