Chess Bars Recipe
These classic Chess Bars have all of the sweet flavors you love. This dessert comes together easily with a boxed cake mix, eggs, butter, and oil in the cake layer, and cream cheese, eggs, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar in the gooey layer.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Servings: 12
Author: Chris
Cake Layer:
- 1 box yellow cake mix 15 ounces
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Gooey Layer:
- 8 ounces block cream cheese softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- additional powdered sugar for sprinkling optional
Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, butter, and oil to form a thick batter. Spread it evenly in the prepared baking dish.
To create the gooey layer, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with a hand mixer until smooth. Add in the eggs, butter and vanilla and mix well to combine. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour the gooey mixture over the cake layer and spread evenly.
Bake for 40 minutes or until the edges are brown, but the center is still jiggly. Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting it into squares. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired and serve!