Description
These Funfetti Cake Mix Unicorn Bars are a delightful and colorful treat combining the ease of cake mix baking with a creamy, vibrant cream cheese frosting. Perfectly sweet and speckled with rainbow sprinkles, these bars bring a festive vibe to any occasion with a soft, moist texture and a whimsical, colorful topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Bars:
- 15.25 ounces funfetti cake mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup salted butter (1 stick), melted
- ½ cup heavy cream
Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup salted butter (1 stick), room temperature
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Purple food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- Sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the bars batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the funfetti cake mix with one large egg, the melted salted butter, and heavy cream. Mix thoroughly until a smooth, thick batter forms.
- Bake the bars: Spread the batter evenly into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to fully cool in the pan before frosting.
- Make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the room temperature cream cheese and salted butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and 1 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream to reach desired consistency.
- Color the frosting: Divide the frosting into portions, then tint one portion purple and another blue with food coloring until you achieve vibrant pastel shades suitable for a unicorn theme.
- Frost the bars: Spread the purple and blue frostings creatively over the cooled bars to create a whimsical unicorn-inspired design. Optionally, garnish with sprinkles for an extra festive touch.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the frosted bars for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting before slicing into squares and serving. Enjoy the magical celebration treat!
Notes
- Make sure the bars are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- You can adjust food coloring quantity to achieve your preferred shades.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smooth frosting texture.
- Use parchment paper to line the baking pan for easy removal.
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