Caramel-Cashew Cake Bars

Name: Caramel-Cashew Cake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 bars.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup salted cashews, chopped; CASHEW TOPPING:; 1/2 cup salted cashews, chopped; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 4-1/2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream

Add a Review

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

16 bars

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

These rich bars are a hit with everyone who tries them. The moist, cake-like crust pairs well with the chewy caramel and salty cashews.

Caramel-Cashew Cake Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Next Recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup salted cashews, chopped
CASHEW TOPPING:
1/2 cup salted cashews, chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4-1/2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Beat in the eggs just until combined. Fold in the cashews. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.
In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Spread over cake. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned. Cut into bars while warm. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 171 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Caramel-Cashew Cake Bars

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts

Recommended Video

More from Taste of Home