Strawberry Ooey Gooey Bars
These Strawberry Ooey Gooey Cake Bars are an easy-to-make treat that combines the irresistible flavors of strawberry cake and creamy cheesecake. It’s a mouthwatering experience, perfect for any occasion!🍓✨
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These Strawberry Ooey Gooey Bars perfectly combine the lusciousness of strawberry cake with a decadent cream cheese layer, creating a dessert that's not just sweet but downright addictive. Trust me, I can't show up at any family event, birthday, or holiday without these bars – they're a must-have that everyone craves! Get ready to embark on a delightful journey of flavors with this easy-to-follow recipe.
3 Reasons Why You’ll Love this Recipe:
Effortless Elegance: Impress your guests with a dessert that looks and tastes like it took hours to make but comes together effortlessly with simple ingredients.
Strawberry Bliss: The infusion of strawberry cake mix and fresh strawberries creates a burst of fruity sweetness, making these bars a delightful celebration of the beloved berry.
Creamy Indulgence: The ooey gooey cream cheese layer adds a velvety richness to each bite, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will leave you reaching for seconds.
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How to Make Strawberry Ooey Gooey Bars
Before we get to the good stuff, make sure you have these essentials in your kitchen:
Equipment Needed:
Instructions:
Preheat & Prep:
Preheat your oven to 325°F.
Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Mix the Cake Layer:
In a mixing bowl, combine a box of strawberry cake mix (I like to use Betty Crocker Super Moist Strawberry Cake Mix) with an egg and 1 stick of melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Press this mixture into the bottom of your prepared baking dish. I use my hands for this step, but you could use a silicone spatula.
Prepare the Ooey Gooey Layer:
In a separate large bowl, use an electric hand-mixer to beat 8oz of softened cream cheese until smooth. I beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
Add in 2 room temperature eggs, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
Start your mixer on low speed (so you don’t create a powdered sugar shower, lol) and then increase the speed to medium.
Blend until the mixture is smooth.
Layer & Bake:
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer in the baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until the center is almost set.
The center should be jiggly and may still appear wet, while the edges are slightly golden brown.
Cool & Garnish:
Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into delicious squares.
Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh strawberries for that extra touch. 😉
Enjoy these Strawberry Ooey Gooey Cake Bars – a delightful treat that's as easy to make as it is to enjoy!🍓
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Yield:
This recipe yields approximately 24 bars.
How to Store:
Keep your Strawberry Ooey Gooey Cake Bars fresh by storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can last for up to five days, maintaining their delightful texture and flavors.
Recipe Longevity:
These cake bars are so delicious that they might not last long, especially if you have a dessert-loving crowd. However, if you manage to resist devouring them all at once, they remain scrumptious for up to a week.
Ingredient Substitutions/Variations:
Feel free to personalize this recipe to suit your taste buds! Consider these variations:
Mix in fresh or freeze-dried strawberries with your cream cheese for more strawberry flavor.
Swap the strawberry cake mix for a different fruit flavor.
Experiment with different cream cheese flavors, like strawberry or vanilla.
Add a handful of chopped nuts or white chocolate chips for extra texture.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use a different cake mix flavor?
A: Absolutely! This recipe is versatile, allowing you to explore various cake mix flavors for a unique twist.
Q: Can I freeze these bars?
A: Yes, you can freeze them for up to three months. Just ensure they are well-wrapped to preserve their freshness.
Q: Can I reduce the sugar for a less sweet version?
A: Certainly! Adjust the powdered sugar quantities to your liking without compromising the recipe's integrity.
Tips & Tricks:
Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring eggs and cream cheese to room temperature for smoother blending and a creamier texture.
Even Cake Layer: Press the cake mixture evenly into the baking pan to ensure a uniform base for the bars.
Patience is Key: Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting for clean, beautiful squares. Spray your knife with cooking spray or run it under hot water before each cut.
My Strawberry Ooey Gooey Cake Bar recipe is a dessert masterpiece that effortlessly blends the vibrant taste of strawberries with the richness of cream cheese. These bars are a breeze to make, and such a joy to devour, that they might easily become your new family tradition!
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Stay Sweet, Xoxo Chyna B🍓✨
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Strawberry Ooey Gooey Cake Bars
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 °F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Mix the Cake Layer: In a bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, one egg, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms. Press this mixture into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Ooey Gooey Layer: In a separate large bowl, use an electric hand-mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the eggs, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Start on low speed and then increase to medium, blending until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer in the baking dish and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until the center is almost set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into delicious squares. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh strawberries for that extra touch.
Notes
- Bring eggs & cream cheese to room temperature for smoother blending and a creamier texture.
- Read the entire blog post for more in-depth instructions on creating this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
189.57Fat
9.07 gSat. Fat
5.14 gCarbs
25.21 gFiber
0 gNet carbs
25.21 gSugar
18.97 gProtein
1.73 gSodium
161.22 mgCholesterol
40.17 mgAny nutritional information on chynabsweets.com should only be used as a general guideline as this information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only.
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