How can I add even more flavor to this recipe?

Add freshly grated orange zest to the cake layer and filling. Pure vanilla extract and fresh cranberries are the perfect additions for this staple recipe.

Any tips for using cream cheese in this recipe?

It’s super important to use room-temperature cream cheese or the batter will curdle. A shortcut is to cut up the cream cheese in small cubes or microwave for about 15 seconds to soften.

What is the best way to serve this recipe?

Serve the bars alongside freshly whipped cream for an extra wow factor.

Cranberry Orange Gooey Butter Bars

Name: Cranberry Orange Gooey Butter Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 3 h 5 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 egg, room temperature; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, room temperature; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled; 3 eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries; 1 cup cold heavy cream; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Sifted powdered sugar, for dusting

Ingredients:15
Servings:12

By Hayden Jordan(Opens in a new tab)Updated 11/15/2023

Cranberry Orange Gooey Butter Bars

Ingredients:15
Servings:12

These Cranberry Orange Gooey Butter Bars are an indulgent treat with a rich, buttery crust and a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth filling. They're the perfect dessert for the holiday season and are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. The tartness of cranberries pairs perfectly with the sweet buttery filling and the fresh orange zest. You’ll be enjoying these bars for years to come.

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