Here’s a crowd-pleasing Sticky Sweet Potluck Recipe—easy to transport, stays moist, and disappears fast at gatherings.
🍯 Sticky Sweet Potluck “Gooey Butter Cake Bars”
🧾 Ingredients
🥧 Base layer
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
🍮 Cream layer
- 225g cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare base
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
- Mix cake mix + melted butter + 1 egg
- Press mixture into a greased 9×13 pan
2. Make creamy topping
- Beat cream cheese until smooth
- Add eggs + vanilla + powdered sugar
- Mix until thick and smooth
3. Assemble
- Pour cream layer over base
- Spread evenly
4. Bake
- Bake for 35–45 minutes
- Center should be slightly jiggly but set on edges
5. Cool & serve
- Let cool completely before cutting
- Slice into bars
💡 Why it’s perfect for potlucks
- Stays soft and moist for hours
- Easy to cut and serve
- Sweet, rich, and addictive texture
🍽️ Optional add-ons
- Sprinkle coconut flakes on top
- Add caramel drizzle
- Mix in chocolate chips or nuts
If you want, I can also give you:
- A slow cooker sticky dessert version
- A brown sugar pecan gooey bar version
- Or a super quick 4-ingredient potluck dessert
