Description
Delicious cake batter bars topped with fluffy buttercream, perfect for any occasion and reminiscent of childhood treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 1/4 cup milk (for buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients without over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For buttercream, mix softened butter with powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until fluffy.
- Frost the completely cooled bars and slice into squares for serving.
Notes
Consider adding sprinkles or chocolate chips to the batter for extra fun!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, bars, buttercream, nostalgic