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    Cake Fudge Bars

    May 26, 2022 · 14 Comments

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    Rich and decadent, these bars are a sublime cross between cake and fudge evoking sweet childhood memories.

    I still remember the first time I had these cake bars. They tasted like all my favorite childhood desserts in one bite. White chocolate, birthday cake, sprinkles, rich, chewy, sublime.

    I was honestly quite surprised when I realized I had not shared these yet on the blog. Well, today that’s all about to change. Let’s not delay any longer with intros and idle pleasantries. Grab your apron and let’s get baking.

    The base to these is a cake fudge layer. It’s thick yet chewy, and uniquely packed with sprinkles and white chocolate morsels. It’s then cloaked in a layer of melted chocolate. Now you can serve these immediately while the chocolate is still gooey or let them chill for a bit in the fridge to let the top layer set. Either way, they’ll melt in your mouth.

    The secret is cake mix and condensed milk, making this recipe so easy to make in a pinch since it requires only pantry basics.

    The final result is something you would order at Milk Bar. That’s a pretty lofty statement to make but I stand by it.

    No wonder it’s been a frequently requested dessert in my family. It’s perfect for any occasion- or just because…really. Who says there needs to be a specific reason to treat yourself? 😉

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    ★★★★★

    4.9 from 11 reviews

    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 16 bars 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
    • 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup yellow cake mix, dry
    • 1 and 1/3 cup flour, spoon and level
    • 2 cups (1 bag) white chocolate chips, separated
    • 1/3 cup + 4 tablespoons sprinkles, separated

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Using parchment paper, line an 8 x 8 baking pan. *If you don’t line the pan, these likely won’t come out very well if at all.
    • In the bowl of your stand mixer, cream together the butter, white sugar, and vanilla extract until light and creamy.
    • Beat in the sweetened condensed milk until completely combined.
    • Beat in the salt, yellow cake mix, and flour (make sure to not pack in the flour, use a spoon and scoop the flour into the measuring cup).
    • Beat until completely combined. If it is still super sticky, add a tablespoons or two more of flour.
    • Using a wooden spoon, stir in one cup of white chocolate chips and 1/3 cup of sprinkles.
    • Press the mixture into the lined 8 x 8 baking pan. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
    • In a double boiler, melt down 1 cup of remaining white chocolate. Using a spatula spread the white chocolate evenly over the bars.
    • Sprinkle with remaining sprinkles over the white chocolate.
    • Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve if you want the chocolate to set.
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 251
    • Sugar: 23.4 g
    • Sodium: 59.6 mg
    • Fat: 14.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 33.1 g
    • Protein: 2.7 g
    • Cholesterol: 20.5 mg

    Keywords: cake bars, bar cookies, cake fudge, fudge bars, dessert, cookies, cake, funfetti

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    1. Emily Davis says

      27/05/2022 at 2:53 pm

      This is delicious and perfect for the Holiday weekend we have coming up! Just love making stuff like this, yum.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Risa Lopez says

      27/05/2022 at 5:12 pm

      It looks so good and yummy. I can’t wait to try it.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Mosaic Artwork says

      27/05/2022 at 6:10 pm

      This looks SO GOOD! I can’t wait to make these delicious bars, can’t wait…

      Reply
    4. Dimple Joshi says

      28/05/2022 at 4:31 am

      It looks delicious! I will make this for my mom as she loves sweets, especially cake fudge.

      ★★★★

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    5. DAVID J MYERS says

      01/06/2022 at 1:08 am

      Catherine, I do believe I’d really like these crossover dessert bars. I’m not crazy about fudge bars and the same goes for most cakes…but this moist combo of the two looks like it captures the best of both worlds. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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    6. Freya says

      06/06/2022 at 2:54 pm

      Ooh this looks so yummy and seems like it would taste a bit like a blondie! I love the sprinkles on the icing too!

      ★★★★★

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    7. Gloria says

      06/06/2022 at 3:22 pm

      Funfetti is always a hit in any dessert. Perfect for a celebration. Great to take to a bbq party too.

      ★★★★★

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    8. Bernice says

      06/06/2022 at 4:22 pm

      The texture on these cake fudge bars is so amazing! We made these for a fun more ‘modern’ style tea party on the weekend and they were a huge hit. They just scream PARTY!

      ★★★★★

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    9. Raksha Kamat says

      11/06/2022 at 3:49 pm

      I made these for a kids party. The funfetti on the cake fudge bars stole the show. Everyone loved them. I enjoyed the white chocolate taste too.

      ★★★★★

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    10. Erin says

      12/06/2022 at 3:56 am

      These fudge bars were amazing! So, so addictive and fun to make with my kid. He wants to make them again soon!

      ★★★★★

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    11. Kim says

      12/06/2022 at 7:39 pm

      Delicious! Loved the dense texture, and the white chocolate on top of the bars was just perfect!

      ★★★★★

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    12. Debbie says

      12/06/2022 at 9:04 pm

      These cake fudge bars are a fun and delicious dessert my whole family loved. The are rich and tender.. like melt in your mouth good. This is something I will make over and over .

      Reply
    13. Tristin says

      13/06/2022 at 3:00 am

      These were especially fancy because of all the sprinkles and of course the decadent frosting! Will be making again!

      ★★★★★

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    14. Ramona says

      13/06/2022 at 5:50 am

      These look super fun to make, but best of all they look super easy and delicious! I can’t wait to try these out today and I’m excited to taste them. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      ★★★★★

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