Ooey Gooey Lemon Coconut Butter Bars
Total Time
50 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
24 servings
- 1 (16-ounce) box yellow Cake Mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 (8-ounce) softened cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
- ¼ cup flour
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Preparation
Step 1
preheat
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 inch pan and set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl add the 1 (16-ounce) box yellow Cake Mix, 1 large egg, and ½ cup melted unsalted butter and stir together until incorporated. Press into the bottom of your 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
Step 4
To make the filling:
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl beat the 1 (8-ounce) softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 large eggs one at a time and continue to beat until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup fresh lemon juice, 2 cups powdered sugar, and ½ cup melted unsalted butter. Pour over the cake mix.
Step 6
For the topping:
Step 7
In a medium sized bowl combine the ¼ cup light brown sugar and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Mix in the 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes and stir in the 2 tablespoon melted unsalted butter and ¼ cup flour. Sprinkle on top of the filling.
Step 8
Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. You want the center to be gooey but set and the top is lightly brown. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Step 9
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