Caramel-Cashew Cake Bars

Name: Caramel-Cashew Cake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 bars
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

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3 Reviews

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

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Marlene Collins

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 26, 2022

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

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Yield:16 bars

Prep:15 min

Cook:20 min

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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

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Directions

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.

2
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.
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.