Taste of Home
Caramel-Cashew Cake Bars
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 16 bars.
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.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup salted cashews, chopped
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CASHEW TOPPING:
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1/2 cup salted cashews, chopped
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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4-1/2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.
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3.
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.
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