Cream Cheese Bars, Except Better

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Rich and creamy cream cheese bars with a chocolate cake base, perfect for dessert lovers seeking a decadent treat that combines smooth cheese and chocolate flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
  • 1 pound powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare the baking pan according to the cake mix instructions.
  2. Mix the chocolate cake mix with the softened margarine and 1 egg until well combined to form the crust.
  3. Press the cake mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add 2 eggs and powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake crust.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until set and golden around the edges.
  7. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

653 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 32.6g 42% DV
Carbs 87.4g 32% DV
Fiber 0.6g 2% DV
Sugar 35.2g 70% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 630mg 27% DV
Potassium 387.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 151.5mg 51% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 107.3mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 166mg 13% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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