Description
These Gooey Salted Caramel Butter Cake Bars are the ultimate indulgent dessert! Made with yellow cake mix, a creamy cheesecake-like filling, and a luscious caramel swirl topped with sea salt, these gooey butter bars are rich, sweet, and perfectly salted for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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1 box (about 450 g) yellow cake mix
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115 g unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
For the Filling:
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225 g cream cheese, softened
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2 large eggs
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5 ml vanilla extract
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115 g unsalted butter, melted
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500 g powdered sugar
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120 ml caramel sauce
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2.5 g sea salt
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
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Line a 23×33 cm (9×13-inch) baking dish with parchment paper.
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Make the Crust:
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Mix cake mix, melted butter, and egg until a soft dough forms.
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Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
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Prepare the Filling:
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add eggs, vanilla, and melted butter, mixing well.
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Gradually incorporate powdered sugar until smooth.
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Assemble the Bars:
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Spread half the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
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Drizzle caramel sauce evenly and sprinkle with sea salt.
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Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the caramel.
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Bake:
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Bake for 35–40 minutes until edges are golden and the center is just set.
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Cool and Serve:
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Let bars cool completely before slicing into squares.
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Notes
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For neater slices, refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour before cutting.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
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Warm slices briefly in the microwave for extra gooeyness.