Description
Delicious and nostalgic Cake Batter Bars topped with velvety buttercream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for buttercream)
- Milk (as needed for buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter, then add eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare buttercream by mixing softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Spread buttercream over cooled bars, add sprinkles if desired, and slice into squares.
Notes
These bars are best served at room temperature and can be customized with different toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake bars, dessert, baking, buttercream, sweet treat