Best 2 Chess Cake Bars Recipes

Chess cake bars are a Southern classic, a variation on the traditional chess cake but in bar form. They have a rich, creamy filling made with sugar, butter, eggs, and flour, and they're often flavored with vanilla, lemon, or chocolate. Chess cake bars are typically topped with a layer of powdered sugar, but they can also be served with fresh fruit or whipped cream. These delicious bars are the perfect comfort food, and they're sure to be a hit at your next gathering!

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CHOCOLATE CHESS CAKE (OOEY-GOOEY BARS)

Chocolate Chess Cake (Ooey-Gooey Bars) image

Make and share this Chocolate Chess Cake (Ooey-Gooey Bars) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup margarine
1 egg
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans (I left these out)

Steps:

Bottom: Melt margarine in 9X13"pan.
Beat egg into margarine, then sprinkle in cake mix.
Mix well with fork and press down in pan until evenly spread.
Topping: Beat the frosting ingredients well and pour onto cake mixture.
Bake at 350º for 40-45 minutes.

CHESS CAKE BARS

Chess Cake Bars image

I have not tried this recipe. I got it from Parish Pickens From Lakeshore United Methodist. The recipe was submitted Ginny Griffin.

Provided by internetnut

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

18 ounces yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
16 ounces confectioners' sugar
8 ounces cream cheese

Steps:

Combine cake mix, 1 egg, and butter; blend well.
Line bottom of greased 9x13 glass pan with dough.
Combine confectioners sugar, 2 eggs, cream cheese; blend well, pour over dough.
Sprinkle with pecans.
Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes.
Cool.
Cut in bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 863.5, Fat 45.1, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 132.8, Sodium 640, Carbohydrate 110.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 85, Protein 8.8

Tips:

Use room temperature ingredients: This ensures that your ingredients blend together smoothly and evenly.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This helps to prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Use a variety of toppings: Chess cake bars can be topped with anything from fresh fruit to whipped cream to chocolate chips.

Conclusion:

Chess cake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their simple ingredients and versatile toppings, chess cake bars are a great option for any occasion.