Cream Cheese Squares
These Cream Cheese Squares are an easy, indulgent treat with a buttery cake base and a creamy, sweet cream cheese topping. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or as a delightful homemade dessert.
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Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix for cake base
- 2 large eggs beaten, for cake base
- 1/2 cup butter softened, for cake base
- 4 cups confectioner’s sugar for topping
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, for topping
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, beaten eggs, and softened butter. Mix until smooth, then press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, blend the confectioner’s sugar, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread the mixture over the cake layer in an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes until the top is set and lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cream cheese layer soft.
- Let the pan cool completely. Cut into squares, wiping the knife between cuts for clean edges. Serve as-is or dust with extra confectioner’s sugar.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. These squares taste even better after chilling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1squaresCalories: 547kcalCarbohydrates: 99.8gProtein: 4.1gFat: 17.7gSaturated Fat: 9.1gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 262mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 82.7g