🤎🍰✨ Yummy Easy Ooey Gooey Bars
🧁 Introduction
If you love rich, buttery desserts with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center, these Ooey Gooey Bars are about to become your new obsession. With a golden cake base and a creamy, sweet topping, they strike the perfect balance between chewy, gooey, and slightly crisp on the edges. Best of all? They’re incredibly easy to make—perfect for busy days or last-minute cravings!
🛒 Ingredients
🟡 For the Base:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
🤍 For the Filling:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
🥣 Instructions
- Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. - Prepare the Base
In a bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg.
Mix until a thick dough forms. - Press into Pan
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. - Make the Filling
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add the eggs and mix well.
Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy and lump-free. - Assemble
Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly. - Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes.
The center should still be slightly gooey—don’t overbake! - Cool & Slice
Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
🍳 Methods & Tips
- Do not overbake: The magic of these bars is the gooey center!
- Room temperature cream cheese ensures a smooth filling.
- Line your pan for easy removal and cleaner slices.
- Chill before cutting if you want perfect squares.
📜 History & Background
Ooey Gooey Bars are inspired by the famous St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake, a classic American dessert believed to have been created accidentally in the 1930s. A baker supposedly mixed up ingredient ratios, resulting in a dense, buttery cake with a gooey top—and it became a beloved treat ever since!
🧩 Formation (Texture & Layers)
- Bottom Layer: Firm yet soft cookie-like crust
- Top Layer: Creamy, sweet, slightly crackly surface
- Inside: Rich, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth center
This contrast is what makes every bite irresistible.
❤️ Why People Love It
- Super easy (only a few ingredients!)
- Rich and indulgent flavor
- Perfect for parties, gatherings, or tea time
- Customizable with flavors (chocolate chips, lemon zest, coconut)
🍓 Variations (Creative Methods)
- Chocolate Ooey Gooey Bars: Add cocoa powder or chocolate chips
- Lemon Version: Swap yellow cake mix for lemon cake mix
- Nutty Twist: Add chopped pecans or walnuts
- Caramel Drizzle: Top with caramel sauce after baking
🍰 Conclusion
These Ooey Gooey Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert—simple, sweet, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just yourself (no judgment!), this recipe guarantees smiles with every bite.
💬 If you love soft, creamy desserts like your Cloud Cake, this one will definitely be your next favorite!