These ooey gooey bars are irresistibly soft with a buttery cake base and a sweet, creamy filling that stays deliciously gooey in the center. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or whenever you want an easy indulgent treat.
⏱ Time Required
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Bake: 40–45 minutes
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Cool: 30 minutes
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Total: ~1 hour 25 minutes
🍰 Servings
12–16 bars
🍳 Ingredients
Bottom Layer
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1 box yellow cake mix
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
Gooey Topping
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 large eggs
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3½ cups powdered sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2️⃣ Make the Base
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Mix cake mix, melted butter, and egg until combined.
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Press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
3️⃣ Make the Gooey Layer
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar.
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Mix until creamy and lump-free.
4️⃣ Assemble
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Pour gooey mixture over the base.
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Spread evenly.
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake 40–45 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
6️⃣ Cool & Slice
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Cool completely before cutting into bars.
🍽 Texture & Flavor
✔ Ultra gooey center
✔ Buttery cake base
✔ Sweet, creamy topping
✔ Crowd-pleasing dessert
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Extra gooey: Slightly underbake
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Chocolate twist: Use chocolate cake mix
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Lemon version: Use lemon cake mix + lemon zest
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Nutty: Add chopped pecans on top
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Dusting: Finish with powdered sugar
📊 Nutrition (Approx. per bar)
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Calories: 390
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Carbs: 52g
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Fat: 18g
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Protein: 5g