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Roll Bliss Bars Recipe

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Roll Bliss Bars are a delightful layered dessert featuring a tender cake base, a creamy cinnamon-infused cream cheese middle layer, and a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping, all finished with a smooth vanilla glaze. This recipe yields 16 servings of moist, flavorful bars perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups All purpose flour (Sifted for tender texture)
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted butter (Softened, divided)
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (For cake base)
  • 1 large Egg (Room temperature)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract (Pure extract preferred)
  • 1 tsp Baking powder (Fresh for best rise)
  • 0.5 tsp Salt (For flavor balance)
  • 0.5 cup Whole milk (Room temperature)

Filling Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cream cheese (Softened for middle layer)

Topping Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar (Packed, divided)
  • 2 tbsp Ground cinnamon (For swirl mixture)

Glaze Ingredients

  • 2 cups Powdered sugar (For glaze)
  • 0.25 cup Heavy cream (For glaze consistency)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract (For glaze flavoring)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
  2. Prepare Cake Base: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and light in texture. Then, add one large egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
  4. Mix Batter: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in alternating additions with the whole milk, starting and ending with the flour. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  5. Form Bottom Layer: Take half of the cake batter and spread or press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create the base layer.
  6. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, making sure there are no lumps for a silky filling.
  7. Layer Cream Cheese: Evenly spread the cream cheese over the cake base in the pan, creating a distinct middle layer.
  8. Prepare Cinnamon Topping Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the remaining brown sugar with the ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon-sugar swirl topping.
  9. Add Top Cake Layer: Spoon the remaining cake batter in dollops over the cream cheese layer, distributing it evenly across the surface.
  10. Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top dollops of cake batter to add flavor and a beautiful swirl effect.
  11. Bake Bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still moist.
  12. Cool Completely: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to room temperature; this helps the bars set and prevents the glaze from melting.
  13. Prepare Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
  14. Apply Glaze: Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled bars, covering the surface completely for a sweet finishing touch.
  15. Serve: Once the glaze is set slightly, cut the bars into 16 equal pieces and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure all dairy ingredients like butter, eggs, cream cheese, and milk are at room temperature for smooth mixing and better texture.
  • Sifting the flour helps create a tender crumb in the cake layers.
  • Allow the bars to cool fully before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and becoming runny.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can add an extra teaspoon of cinnamon to the cinnamon-sugar topping.
  • Using parchment paper makes it easier to lift the bars out of the pan for slicing and serving.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/roll-bliss-bars-recipe/