Rich and Creamy Cheesecake Squares

This is a very soft and creamy cheesecake bar that is rich and absolutely delicious!

Original recipe makes 1 – 9×13 inch pan

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

PREP

10 mins
COOK

35 mins
READY IN

45 mins

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 2 eggs, melted shortening, milk and chopped pecans. Mix with fork or at low speed of electric mixer until cake mix is moistened. Turn into pan. Spread evenly.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 2 eggs, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly over cake base.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Edges and top will be light golden brown and will have a slightly shiny appearance. Cool completely, then cut into squares.