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Pineapple Cake Mix Bars

Pineapple Cake Mix Bars

Buttery cake mix crumb bars layered with sweet tangy pineapple filling
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 24

INGREDIENTS

Crust and Topping

  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp kosher salt.

Pineapple Filling

  • 1 can crushed pineapple 20 oz drained well
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Optional Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp pineapple juice or milk
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract.

INSTRUCTIONS

Pan and Oven

  • Heat oven to 350 F
  • line a 13 by 9 inch pan with parchment and lightly grease.

Crust and Crumbs

  • Mix cake mix
  • eggs
  • melted butter
  • granulated sugar
  • and salt until thick and crumbly
  • press about two thirds of mixture evenly into the pan to form a crust
  • chill remaining crumbs while making filling.

Filling and Bake

  • Whisk drained pineapple with brown sugar
  • cornstarch
  • lemon juice
  • and vanilla until evenly combined
  • spread filling over crust
  • sprinkle remaining crumbs over filling
  • bake until top is golden and filling is set about 25 to 30 minutes
  • cool completely before slicing.

Optional Glaze and Serve

  • Whisk powdered sugar with pineapple juice and vanilla to a pourable consistency
  • drizzle over cooled bars
  • let set 10 minutes then cut into bars.

Notes

1. Drain pineapple very well to prevent soggy bars. For extra texture add 0.5 cup shredded coconut or chopped pecans to the crumb mixture. For less sweetness reduce brown sugar to 0.33 cup. Store airtight up to 3 days at room temperature or 5 days refrigerated

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g