- shortening (to grease pan-or use butter, nonstick spray or parchment paper)
- 1 pkg yellow cake mix
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 4 eggs (divided)
- ¾ tsp almond extract
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Begin by preheating the oven to 350º F. Prepare a 13x9 inch cake pan by greasing the bottom and sides or line it with parchment paper. I prefer the parchment paper because it makes it easier to remove the baked cake from the pan, but it also is more challenging to spread the batter.
Add the yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, melted butter, and almond extract to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer on medium to beat the ingredients until throughly combined. The batter will be very thick! Spread the batter evenly into your cake pan using a greased spatula.
Grab another bowl and beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium speed. Add 2 eggs and the powdered sugar and continue to beat until well mixed (it's okay if there are a couple of small lumps). When throughly combined, pour it over the first layer in your cake pan and spread it all the way to the edges.
Bake on the bottom or center rack of your oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let it cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares and serving. Yum!
- I love the flavor of the almond extract, but 1 tsp of vanilla extract works too!
- Let your eggs sit at room temperature while you soften the cream cheese to prevent them from resolidifying your melted butter.
Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.