Rich and Creamy Cheesecake Squares Recipe

Rich and Creamy Cheesecake Squares Recipe

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 2 eggs, melted shortening, milk and chopped pecans. Mix with fork or at low speed of electric mixer until cake mix is moistened. Turn into pan. Spread evenly.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 2 eggs, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly over cake base.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Edges and top will be light golden brown and will have a slightly shiny appearance. Cool completely, then cut into squares.
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