Ooey Gooey Bars

Ooey Gooey Bars are a classic, crowd-pleasing dessert with two decadent layers: a chewy, buttery crust and a gooey, sweet topping. The combination of a cake mix base and a rich cream cheese layer makes this a quick and easy dessert that will impress everyone. The creamy filling has a custard-like texture that contrasts perfectly with the firm crust, making these bars truly irresistible.

Ingredients

For the Base:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg

For the Topping:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted