Churro Bars (Cake Mix Recipe)

a stack of three churro bar squares on a wooden table with a glass bottle of milk in the background

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These churro bars feature all the flavors of the cinnamony dessert in an easy cake mix recipe. With only 5 minutes of prep, you'll be making this easy dessert recipe for your next party or bake sale!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 217kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

1 15.25 oz box yellow cake mix
1/3 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 tbsp ground cinnamon divided
1/4 cup granulated sugar

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Instructions

Add the cake mix, oil, eggs, and 1/2 the cinnamon to a mixing bowl and mix together until evenly combined.
1 15.25 oz box yellow cake mix, 1/3 cup canola oil, 2 large eggs, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Spray an 11x7" brownie pan with non stick cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper, then transfer the batter to it. Spray a spatula with non stick cooking spray, then use it to spread the batter out in an even layer.
Add the sugar and remaining cinnamon to a small bowl, and stir together until evenly combined. Spread this mixture evenly out overtop of the batter, and gently press in with the back of a spoon to help it stick.
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes, just until set and the edges have puffed up slightly.
Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Slice into 12 even bars, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

The batter is very sticky. Because it is sticky, you must spray a spatula liberally with non stick spray before attempting to spread it out into an even layer.
It's not so much spreading the batter into an even layer but more like pressing it out and down into an even layer.
You can serve these as is or with a drizzle of honey, caramel, or chocolate sauce.

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