Description
Delightful Cake Batter Bars topped with creamy Buttercream, perfect for any occasion and filled with nostalgic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
- Optional: 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time and mix until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and stir until just combined.
- If using, fold in the sprinkles into the batter, then pour into the prepared dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the bars cool completely. For the buttercream, beat the softened butter with powdered sugar, a splash of milk, and vanilla until creamy. Spread over the cooled cake bars.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
For a richer buttercream flavor, substitute half of the powdered sugar with brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake batter, buttercream, dessert, family treat, baking, sweet bars