Ingredients for Easy Butter Bars Cake Mix
- 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon butter flavoring
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- dried cranberries, for garnish (optional)
- fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
- all-purpose flour, for dusting pan
- cooking spray or butter, for greasing pan
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How to Make Easy Butter Bars Cake Mix
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- **Make the crust:** In a medium bowl, cream together the cake mix, softened butter, and 1 egg using an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to create an even layer.
- **Make the filling:** In a separate medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 2 eggs, and butter extract (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until well combined and smooth.
- Carefully pour the cream cheese filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden brown. The edges may be slightly darker than the center.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting.
- Once cool, cut into bars and garnish with dried cranberries and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
78g
Fat
16g
Carbs
8g
