Delicious Chess Squares

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Cheesy and sweet, these layered chess squares feature a tender cake base topped with a creamy cheese filling, perfect for gatherings and sweet tooths alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
  • 1 box powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Mix the cake mix, margarine, and 1 egg and press into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 2 eggs until smooth.
  3. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared cake layer.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes or until set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

656 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 31.9g 41% DV
Carbs 88.4g 32% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 25.3g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 564.5mg 25% DV
Potassium 319.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 151.5mg 51% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 108mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 171.5mg 13% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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