Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow or vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 cup chocolate chips or other mix-ins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: colorful sprinkles, chopped nuts, mini candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in the cake mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or your favorite add-ins.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate, butterscotch, or peanut butter chips.
- Make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free cake mix.
- For a vegan option, replace eggs with flaxseed eggs and use dairy-free mix-ins.
- Serve bars with ice cream, coffee, or milk for the perfect pairing.
- Garnish with powdered sugar or a drizzle of melted chocolate for added appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Desserts & Treats
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 220 calories per serving (estimated)
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