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Cake Batter Gooey Bars

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Soft, gooey bars with the nostalgic flavor of cake batter, creamy cream cheese swirls, and colorful sprinkles, perfect for parties or indulgent snacks.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles and white chocolate chips.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese across the batter and lightly swirl with a knife.
  7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until edges are golden and center is slightly soft.
  9. Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For a chocolate version, add ½ cup cocoa powder to the batter.
  • Mix in ½ cup chopped nuts for extra texture.
  • Drop peanut butter spoonfuls along with cream cheese for a swirl effect.
  • For vegan bars, use coconut oil, flax eggs, and dairy-free chocolate chips.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze up to 3 months.
  • Warm individual bars in microwave 10–15 seconds or oven at 325°F (160°C) for 5–7 minutes to reheat.

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