Red Velvet Ooey Gooey Bars
Ooey Gooey Bars are such a southern staple! This red velvet version takes them up a notch! They really are ooey and gooey in the best way. You will love this festive holiday dessert!
I love making sweet treats that cause people to immediately ask for the recipe. This one usually has that effect on people. They melt in your mouth and live up to the phrase ooey and gooey. The edges have that nice chewy bite to them. They are an all around delicious recipe that whips to together quickly but impresses the crowd.
I love how versatile this recipe is! The flavor of these can completely change with just the change in cake mix flavor. You can do butter cake for a truly decadent southern favorite! In the spring and summer I love using a lemon cake mix and adding blueberries for a sweet and tart rendition. Spice cake is a great option for the holidays as well! No matter what flavor you like this recipe is for you!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple– This recipe has a total of six ingredients. It’s as simple as using a hand mixer and silicone spatula. A few minutes later you can an impressive and tasty dessert.
- Delicious– These bars are filled with flavor! Red velvet and cream cheese is such a perfect combination. Especially when mixed with tons of sweet powdered sugar!
- Versatile-Simply change the cake mix you use and you have a completely new dessert! Butter, chocolate, spice, or lemon with blueberries. So many possibilities that make these easy to make with whatever you have on hand.
Ingredients
How to Make Red Velvet Ooey Gooey Bars
Step 1:In a large bowl, stir the cake mix, 1 stick melted butter, and 1 egg together to make the crust.
Step 2: Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
Step 3: In another large bowl, use a mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth.
Step 4: Add in the eggs and mix well. Next, add the butter and mix well. Last, gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Mix in the vanilla.
Step 5: Spread the filling mixture into the pan on top of the crust.
Step 6: Add sprinkles or another mix in of your choice.
Step 7: Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until the edges are brown and the center still a little gooey!!!
Tips
- Use a silicone spatula while working with the crust. Wet the spatula when spreading it into the pan.
- Change your cake mix flavor in order to make a whole new flavor profile for your bars.
- You can add mix ins on the top or even into the batter. Sprinkles, fruit, chocolate chips, etc.
- Do not over bake, they are called ooey gooey for a reason!!
Red Velvet Ooey Gooey Bars
Ooey Gooey Bars are such a southern staple! This red velvet version takes them up a notch! They really are ooey and gooey in the best way. You will love this festive holiday dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 2 stick melted butter, used separately
- 3 eggs
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degress. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick baking spray.
- In a large bowl combine 1 stick melted butter, 1 egg and the cake mix. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- In another large bowl, use a mixer to beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add 2 eggs and mix well. Add the other stick of melted butter and mix well.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Mix in the vanilla.
- Pour the filling mixture over the crust. For a festive look add sprinkles!
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the edges are just firm and the middle is still a little jiggly. Let cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
- This recipe can be made with any cake mix you have. It will alter the flavor but not the baking result.
- When pressing the crust into the pan it works best to wet a silicone spatula in order for it not to stick.
