Ooey Gooey Bars are the ultimate indulgence for anyone with a serious sweet tooth. These rich, buttery bars have a soft, almost custard-like layer on top, with a dense, chewy base that melts in your mouth.

Whether you’re making them for a weekend treat, a bake sale, or a family gathering, these bars are always a crowd-pleaser. With their irresistible texture and rich flavor, they offer the perfect balance of sweetness and comfort in every bite.

Top-down view of the cooled cream cheese bars sliced into squares and arranged on a white serving plate on a white marble cooktop. The bars are soft, creamy, with a perfectly golden top. The scene highlights the rich, decadent layers of the dessert, ready to be enjoyed.

What sets this recipe apart is the decadent contrast between the gooey topping and the soft, cake-like bottom layer. The magic happens in the oven, where the layers come together to create an indulgent dessert that’s hard to resist. For an extra layer of deliciousness, try serving these bars with Whipped Greek Yogurt on the side, or go all out and pair them with a scoop of Butter Pecan Ice Cream for the ultimate dessert experience.

These bars have been trending in the dessert world because they’re simple to make yet deliver maximum flavor. Plus, the texture is something you just can’t get enough of—one bite and you’ll be hooked!

Why I Love This Recipe!

The combination of a buttery base with a gooey, custard-like topping makes these bars absolutely irresistible.
Whether it’s a family gathering or a casual weekend, Ooey Gooey Bars fit right in and make any moment sweeter.
You can easily add your favorite flavors—think chocolate chips, peanut butter, or caramel—to make these bars even more special.

These bars always disappear fast, so let me know what fun twists you add or how they turn out for you! I’d love to hear your variations.

Ooey Gooey Bars Recipe

Cream Cheese Bars are a delightful dessert with a rich, creamy layer on top of a buttery cake base. They’re simple to make, with a sweet and tangy cream cheese filling that pairs perfectly with a soft, cake-like bottom.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24

Calories 237 kcal

Equipment

9×13 inch baking pan
Cooking spray
Electric mixer
Rubber Spatula
Mixing bowls

Ingredients

1 18.25-ounce package yellow cake mix
½ cup butter melted
4 large eggs divided
8 ounces cream cheese softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 325°F if using a dark pan). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Prepare Cake Base:

In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, and melted butter using an electric mixer. The batter will be thick. Spread this mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan with a rubber spatula.

Prepare Cream Cheese Filling:

In the same mixing bowl (no need to clean), blend the softened cream cheese, 2 remaining eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour this mixture over the cake batter in the pan.

Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar on top of the bars once they’re cooled.
Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.

Nutrition Value

Nutrition	Value
Calories	237kcal
Carbohydrates	38g
Sodium	235mg
Iron	0.7mg
Sugar	29g
Calcium	61mg

Here’s a Peek into My Tips!

Let the bars cool completely before cutting them, or they may fall apart.
Be sure not to overbake, as this will ruin the ooey gooey texture. Once the top turns golden brown, take them out of the oven!
Use non-stick spray on your pan, or for easier cleanup, try a disposable one.
If you don’t have yellow cake mix, butter or vanilla cake mix works just as well.