Ooey Gooey Cake Mix Bars

Well these are just little squares of heaven.  They're easy and so so gooey.  So gooey.  And it's a Paula Dean recipe so you know it's indulgent.

CRUST:

1 box yellow cake mix, dry-not prepared

1 stick of butter, melted

1 egg

GOOEY LAYER:

8oz. cream cheese, softened

2 eggs, beaten

16oz. powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg.  Mix until smooth and combined.  Pat and press the dough evenly over the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish that's been sprayed with non-stick spray.  Set aside.

In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy.  Add the eggs and beat until it's super smooth; about 2 minutes.  Add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until well combined.  

Pour the gooey mixture over the crust layer and bake for 25-30 minutes.  DO NOT over bake.  You want the gooey layer to be set and the edges juuuuuuust starting to turn golden but still a little jiggly.  

When it's done, remove from oven and allow it to cool completely.  Cut into squares and enjoy!