Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of Salted Caramel Gooey Butter Bars. These dessert bars feature a buttery cake mix crust, a creamy cheesecake-like filling with a hint of salted caramel, and a finishing touch of sea salt flakes for the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup jarred salted caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Crust: Mix the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg in a bowl. Press into the pan to form the crust.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Stir in caramel sauce.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour filling over the crust. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan, then drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with sea salt before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade caramel sauce.
- Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- These bars taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
