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Dessert bars with cake and icing Recipe

American · Dessert · 40 min total

These dessert bars feature a soft, buttery cake base topped with a creamy vanilla icing, perfect for a quick and satisfying sweet treat.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
3. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix until just combined.
4. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
5. For icing: In a medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until smooth.
6. Spread icing over cooled cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set, then cut into bars.

Tips

• For a thicker icing, add more powdered sugar; for thinner, add more milk.
• Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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