Chocolate Cake Mix Cheesecake Brownies

Saturday, September 25, 2021
These semi-homemade chocolate cheesecake bars are the most decadent and easy dessert squares you will ever make.

They're a moist cake-like rich cheesecake bar with this delicious buttery topping baked together on top of a cookie-cake crust.

The layers meld together to make the perfect chocolate cheesecake bars that will be your new indulgence.

Everyone raved about how they tasted like they were made from scratch and had no idea the crust was made with a cake mix.

My family is hooked on these bars and with my several topping suggestions below, you can change to a different flavored bar every time you bake these.

If you love cheesecake, and chocolate these took around 35 minutes and are so quick and easy to make.

If you love easy doctored cake mix recipes try our Turtle Cake Mix Brownies, Sour Cream Coffee Cake Mix Cupcakes, and our Half Moon Cake Mix Cookies we make often.

Scroll down to the recipe card for this delicious cookie bar and it's printable, read my other suggestions I have to make these different each time.

cheesecake filled brownie bars made with a cake mix





Doctored Cake Mix Cheesecake Brownie Tips

  1. beat the cheesecake mixture until smooth and make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature
  2. any brand and flavor of cake mix can be used for the crust
  3. do not cut them while they are still hot
  4. after they are cooled completely, store them in covered containers in the refrigerator
  5. the crust doesn't need to be precooked
  6. adapt this recipe with mix-ins of any kind and coordinate them with the flavor of the mix
  7. a thin glaze can be drizzled on the top
  8. the bars will last in the refrigerator for 4 days after that freeze them

cake mix topped cheesecake bars with chocolate chips


Other Topping Additions:

  1. peanut butter chips
  2. mint chocolate chips
  3. toffee chips
  4. substitute chopped pretzels for nuts
  5. not a coconut lover? add dried fruits like cranberries
  6. for Christmas, colors add chopped maraschino cherries and white chocolate chips
  7. white, milk, and dark chocolate chunks
  8. chopped peanut butter cups
  9. mint-filled chocolate candies chopped
  10. chopped unwrapped caramels, macadamia nuts, coconut
  11. pumpkin seeds for nut allergies


cheesecake batter over cookie cake mix


List of ingredients to have on hand to make these Cake Mix Cheesecake Brownies (scroll down for exact measurements)

  • chocolate cake mix
  • eggs
  • butter
  • flour
  • almond extract 
  • powdered sugar
  • Optional:
  • mini or assorted chocolate chips, 
  • coconut, nuts, or pumpkin seeds for nut allergies


step by step collage on how to make chocolate cake mix cheesecake bars


Cake Mix Suggestions

  • spice cake
  • strawberry cake
  • lemon cake
  • butter pecan cake
  • German chocolate cake
  • 13 x 9 baking pan, brownie pans must be at least 3 inches high so it doesn't overflow
  • spray parchment paper with cooking oil to avoid sticking


these are cheesecake bars made with a doctored cake mix


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These are so versatile and you can make them with so many different cheesecake toppings.


During the holiday season, I also like to use colorful sprinkles to match the theme, that's even another option.


Just remember to mix and match whatever kinds of candy, and chocolate chips, and get creative and name your own cheesecake-topped chocolate squares however with any combination you want!.


Chocolate Cake Mix Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate Cake Mix Cheesecake Brownies 

Yield: 30
Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 40 Min
This is a delicious doctored cake mix with a creamy cheesecake layer. Easy recipe and taste like they're made from scratch!

Ingredients

  • Crust Ingredients:
  • 1 box of chocolate cake mix any brand
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 eggs 
  • 1 stick(1/2 cup) melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
  • Filling Ingredients:
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 - 8-ounce package of cream cheese full fat at room temperature
  • 2 - 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract
  • Optional: mini chocolate chips or refer to the notes below

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Prepare a brownie-sized pan or 13 x 9 pan lined with oil-sprayed parchment paper and set aside.
  3. Crust:
  4. Mix all the above ingredients in the crust ingredients list above to form a thick dough.
  5. Using a spatula or floured fingers, press into the bottom of the prepared pan and set aside.
  6. Filling:
  7. Beat the cream cheese with eggs, add powdered sugar and almonds until the batter is nice and smooth around 4 minutes.
  8. Pour this mixture on top of the dough that has been set aside.
  9. Sprinkle the top randomly with mini chocolate chips.
  10. Bake at 350 degrees until the top is set and starting to brown.
  11. This took approximately 35 minutes depending on what pan you use.
  12. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
  13. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days covered.
  14. Leftovers freeze perfectly and I store them in an airtight container. up to 3 months.

Notes:

Other Topping Additions:

  1. peanut butter chips
  2. mint chocolate chips
  3. toffee chips
  4. substitute chopped pretzels for nuts
  5. not a coconut lover? add dried fruits like cranberries
  6. for Christmas, colors add chopped maraschino cherries and white chocolate chips
  7. white, milk, and dark chocolate chunks
  8. chopped peanut butter cups
  9. mint filled chocolate candies chopped
  10. chopped unwrapped caramels, macadamia nuts, coconut
  11. pumpkin seeds for nut allergies


Tips

  • cream cheese must be at room temperature
  • store these in airtight containers
  • cool completely before cutting them
  • use the toothpick method to ensure the middle is cooked
  • adjust time for different size pan usage brownie pan aren't as thick again use toothpick method
  • 13 x 9 baking pan, brownie pans must be at least 3 inches high so it doesn't overflow
  • spray parchment paper with cooking oil to avoid sticking



Nutrition Facts

Calories

104.06

Fat (grams)

7.13

Sat. Fat (grams)

4.10

Carbs (grams)

9.23

Fiber (grams)

0.39

Net carbs

8.84

Sugar (grams)

7.33

Protein (grams)

1.73

Sodium (milligrams)

57.41

Cholesterol (grams)

43.39
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5 comments

  1. Wow! Looks so so decadent - peanut butter chips would be my go to choice for a great topping!

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  2. The creamy cheesecake complements the sweet chocolate so well in these delicious bars.

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  3. These are my new favorites. So pretty, and not too sweet! Love them!

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  4. These turned out so yummy - everyone loved them! So many of our favorite flavors in one dessert.

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  5. This is like two cakes in one...definitely a winner!

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