Sugar Cream Bars Recipe

Indulge in the decadent flavor of sugar cream pie in an easy-to-make bar form! These rich and creamy bars are bursting with buttery, sweet goodness, topped with a hint of warm spice. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or satisfying your sweet tooth any day of the week.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 250.6 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Sugar Cream Bars

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How to Make Sugar Cream Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 2 large eggs, and 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter. Mix until just combined.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with a fork until light and frothy.
  5. Add 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and beat until smooth.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 cups powdered sugar until well combined.
  7. Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake mix layer.
  8. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or 1/4 cup powdered sugar) if desired.
  9. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

25g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sugar Cream Bars?

Sugar Cream Bars takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sugar Cream Bars?

Sugar Cream Bars has approximately 250.6 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sugar Cream Bars?

The key ingredients for Sugar Cream Bars are Yellow Cake Mix, Eggs, Butter, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Vanilla, Powdered Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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