Description
A comforting and tender dessert featuring a buttery crust topped with a silky cream cheese filling, perfect for family breakfasts and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A little extra vanilla (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup of melted butter, and 1 egg. Stir until the dough looks sandy and press it into a greased baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and 4 cups of powdered sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and tap the pan gently to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is set and golden with a slight wobble in the center.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality butter and real vanilla. Leftovers can be stored for up to 5 days at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg