Cinnamon Roll Gooey Butter Cake Bars
These Cinnamon Roll Gooey Butter Cake Bars combine the irresistible cinnamon swirl of a cinnamon roll with the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of a gooey butter cake, all in one unbelievably easy-to-make bar.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Large bowl
- Hand mixer (optional)
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3.75 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping (optional)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix until just combined.
- Step 3: Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Step 5: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Step 6: Stir in the melted butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 7: Pour the creamy filling evenly over the prepared crust.
- Step 8: (Optional) Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over filling.
- Step 9: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Step 10: Let cool completely before cutting.
Notes
Feel free to experiment! You could add chopped nuts, use brown sugar, or add a swirl of caramel sauce.