Description
These Funfetti Cake Mix Unicorn Bars are a delightful and colorful dessert featuring moist, funfetti-flavored bars topped with a creamy, vibrant cream cheese frosting swirled with purple and blue hues. Perfect for parties or whenever a whimsical treat is desired, these bars combine the ease of a boxed cake mix with simple ingredients to create a magical dessert experience.
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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the funfetti cake mix, egg, melted salted butter, and heavy cream. Mix thoroughly until you have a smooth batter with no lumps. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and smooth it out evenly.
- Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
- Make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and room temperature salted butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until the frosting is fluffy. Adjust the heavy cream quantity for desired consistency.
- Color the frosting: Divide the frosting into two small bowls. Add purple food coloring to one and blue food coloring to the other, mixing well to create vibrant colors.
- Decorate the bars: Using a spoon or piping bag, dollop the purple and blue frostings randomly over the cooled bars. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the colors together to create a magical unicorn effect. Optionally, sprinkle with colorful sprinkles for extra fun.
- Serve: Refrigerate the bars for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set before slicing into squares and serving. Enjoy your beautiful and delicious Funfetti Cake Mix Unicorn Bars!
Notes
- You can substitute salted butter with unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt if preferred.
- Ensure the bars are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For a dairy-free version, use cream cheese and butter alternatives, and heavy cream substitutes.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired intensity.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keywords: Funfetti bars, unicorn bars, cake mix bars, creamy frosting, colorful dessert, party treats