Description
Cakey brownie base, creamy center, and a whipped cocoa topping make these bars irresistible. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 227 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups (946 ml) confectioners (powdered) sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 16 Oreo cookies, chopped
- 2 cups (473 ml) whipping cream
- 2 Tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by coating with cooking spray. Set aside.
- For the first layer:
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup melted butter until completely combined.
- Pour into the baking dish and spread evenly over the bottom.
- Set aside.
- For the second layer:
- In the same bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
- Remove half of the mixture and place it in another bowl. Set aside.
- Add cocoa powder, 1/4 cup melted butter, and 1 egg to the remaining mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the first layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until completely set.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- For the third layer:
- Pour whipping cream into a large, clean bowl.
- Beat on medium-high speed until thickened. Add vanilla and confectioners’ sugar, and beat until combined and thick.
- Chop the Oreo cookies; stir about 3/4 into the reserved cream cheese mixture. Save remaining Oreos for topping.
- Stir 1/3 of the whipped cream into the Oreo/cream cheese mixture using a folding motion.
- Add another 1/3 of the whipped cream, folding gently.
- Add remaining whipped cream and fold until combined.
- Spoon the mixture over the cooled bars and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with remaining chopped Oreo cookies.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour or until ready to serve.
Notes
- To prevent the bottom layer from becoming soggy, ensure the second layer is fully set before adding the whipped topping.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder in the second layer.
- Leftover bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 50
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 50