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Deliciously gooey salted caramel butter cake bars ready to serve.

Quick and Easy Gooey Salted Caramel Butter Cake Bars Recipe

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Indulge in the irresistible allure of salted caramel butter cake bars, a delightful treat that combines comforting flavors of classic butter cake with sweet and salty perfection of caramel. This easy recipe ensures quick preparation without compromising on taste.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Salted caramel sauce
  • Sea salt flakes, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and milk. Mix until well combined and pour into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. Pour gooey topping evenly over the cake batter. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Cool completely in the pan, then drizzle with salted caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt flakes before cutting into squares to serve.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
  • Avoid overmixing to prevent tough bars.
  • Cool bars completely before adding caramel sauce.
  • Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Contains dairy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg