About the Recipe
Indulge in the heavenly delight of these Ooey Gooey Bars! This easy-to-follow recipe features a buttery and cinnamony yellow cake mix pecan base, topped with a creamy blend of cream cheese, coconut. Baked to perfection, these squares of sweetness promise a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Discover the joy of baking with our delectable Ooey Gooey Bars – a perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Bottom Layer
1⁄2 cup melted butter
1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix (without pudding)
1egg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
Topping
1 pound bag/box powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened both work)
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix butter, cake mix, 1 egg, cinnamon, and pecans together.
3. Spread mixture and pat down evenly into a greased 9x13 pan.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and 2 eggs.
5. Add coconut and mix well.
6. Pour over top of the bottom layer in the 9x13 pan.
7. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. Remove from oven and place on a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
9. Once completely cool, cut into squares.