Red Velvet Bars Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 18 1/4 ounces German chocolate cake mix (recommended -- Betty Crocker); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 egg; 1 ounce red food coloring (recommended -- McCormick); Cream Cheese Layer; 16 ounces cream cheese, softened (recommended -- Philadelphia); 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (recommended -- McCormick)

Servings: persons

Cake
18 1/4 ounces German chocolate cake mix (recommended -- Betty Crocker)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 ounce red food coloring (recommended -- McCormick)
Cream Cheese Layer
16 ounces cream cheese, softened (recommended -- Philadelphia)
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (recommended -- McCormick)

1
Set up grill for indirect cooking over medium heat. Spray 9 by 13-inch foil pan with cooking spray; set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat with an electric mixer on low speed, cake mix, butter, egg, and food coloring until combined. Press cake mixture into prepared pan; set aside.
3
In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, beat to combine. Spread cream cheese mixture over cake layer.
4
Place foil pan in a second foil pan for stability and insulation. Place on hot grill away from heat. Cover and bake 40 to 50 minutes. Rotate pan halfway through baking.
5
Remove from grill and cool completely before cutting.
6
INDOOR: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9 by13-inch baking pan lightly with cooking spray; set aside. Prepare bars as directed. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until bars barely start to pull away from sides. Cool completely before cutting.

1505

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 18 1/4 ounces German chocolate cake mix (recommended -- Betty Crocker), 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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