Ooey Gooey Bars

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Ooey Gooey Bars are rich, moist dessert bars featuring a buttery cake base topped with nuts and coconut, then layered with creamy cheese filling—perfect for gatherings and sweet cravings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. yellow cake mix
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. nuts
  • 1 c. flaked coconut
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and egg with an electric mixer until well combined.
  2. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  3. Sprinkle the nuts and flaked coconut evenly over the cake mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla with a mixer until smooth.
  5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the nuts and coconut layer.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes until the top is golden and set.
  7. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

913 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 52.2g 67% DV
Carbs 90.4g 33% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 407.8mg 18% DV
Potassium 610.3mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 226.5mg 76% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 108.8mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 187.5mg 14% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% 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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