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Gooey Salted Caramel Butter Cake Bars


  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Description

These gooey, melt-in-your-mouth salted caramel butter cake bars combine rich, buttery flavor with a decadent caramel drizzle, all topped off with a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. A dessert that’s irresistibly delicious and easy to make!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the batter.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter on top of the caramel.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  • Allow to cool before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • For an extra touch, sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the bars before baking for more of a salted caramel flavor.
  • You can use store-bought or homemade salted caramel sauce for this recipe.
  • Make sure to let the bars cool completely before cutting to get neat slices.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes