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Cake Mix Bars

These Cake Mix Bars are SO EASY! A delightful treat made with simple ingredients, perfect for busy days or last-minute gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can (14-ounce) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 heaping cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup salted butter cubed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spatula
  • Baking pan (9x13 inches)
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line your 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix until just combined.
  4. Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and mix until the batter is smooth.
  5. Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  7. Dot the top of the batter with the cubed salted butter.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Lift them out using the parchment paper and let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake; the bars should be soft in the center.
  • Reduce sweetened condensed milk for a less sweet bar.
  • Substitute half the chocolate chips with dark chocolate for extra flavor.
  • These bars can be frozen; wrap tightly in plastic wrap.