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Chocolate Chip Cake Bars


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and easy chocolate chip cake bars perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1½ cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs until blended, then whisk in oil or melted butter until smooth.
  3. Form the Dough: Stir in cake mix until a thick dough forms.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
  5. Press into Pan: Press dough firmly and evenly into prepared pan.
  6. Bake: Bake 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and center is just set.
  7. Cool and Slice: Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use melted unsalted butter instead of vegetable oil.
  • Make sure to let the bars cool completely for easier slicing.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg