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Irresistible Ooey Gooey Cake Mix Bars

These easy-to-make cake mix bars are rich, gooey, and bursting with flavor, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Mix Base
  • 1 box yellow or white cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Ensure butter is fully melted.
  • 2 large eggs
Gooey Layer
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or your favorite type)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 dash vanilla extract (optional) For extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9x9-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and eggs. Mix together until fully incorporated and achieve a thick batter.
  3. Spread about two-thirds of the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it evenly across the bottom.
  4. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the batter, ensuring that they cover the base well.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk and the remaining batter. Pour this mixture over the chocolate chips, spreading it gently to cover.
Baking
  1. Place the pan in your preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes. The edges should be lightly golden, and the center will appear slightly gooey but set.
Serving
  1. Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10-15 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For a delightful twist, serve these bars with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Customize your bars with nuts, caramel bits, or other types of chocolate if desired. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for about a week. Reheat a square in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to enjoy the gooey texture again.