Gooey Salted Caramel Butter Cake Bars Recipe
These Gooey Salted Caramel Butter Cake Bars are the ultimate indulgence, featuring a buttery cake layer and a luscious salted caramel filling. A perfect dessert for parties, potlucks, or satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Soft, gooey, and irresistible, they’re a must-try for caramel lovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg to form the base. Press this mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining eggs, vanilla, and caramel sauce, then gradually beat in powdered sugar until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake base.
- Sprinkle sea salt over the top, then bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains gooey.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares. Add an extra drizzle of caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt on top before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, use homemade caramel sauce.
- Allow the bars to cool fully before cutting to maintain their gooey texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg