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Caramel-Cashew Cake Bars Recipe

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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.

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Caramel-Cashew Cake Bars Recipe

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

Yield: 16 Servings

15 20 35

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. Yield: 16 bars.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 171 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Caramel-Cashew Cake Bars in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p99

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Reviewed on May. 08, 2013 by Allyjane

I made these about a year ago, and messed up horribly. Thankfully everyone still loved them! They turned out nothing like they were supposed to, but tasted amazing. My mom calls them "crack bars". This mother's day, it was one of the first things she requested.

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by Soroya

Very quick and easy to make. My family loved them so I'll make then again. I may drizzle melted chocolate on top to give it another another flavor dimension.

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2010 by homecooker7

How do you finish them if you don't have a broiler?

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2010 by emeraldosprey

I made these bars last night and they were awesome! They're a great combination of sweet and salty and the soft cake base really partners well with the chewy, crunchy cashew topping. Would make again!