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.
Servings: 12
Calories: 536kcal
Ingredients
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
Instructions
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 536kcal