Keep in mind as you are reading this recipe and trying to decide whether or not to make it, that it IS rich, decadent and loaded with “things that aren’t good for you.” Not to even discuss the calories.

But life is for living! You have to try things, even when you know they are not exactly healthy choices. Remember, none of us is getting out of here alive! So pick your poison, and enjoy this one lifetime you have been given, right here and right now.

Just exercise some moderation. Cut them into small squares and eat one or two and freeze the rest, or give them away.

 

INGREDIENTS

For the Crust

1 1lb. Yellow Cake Mix

1 egg

1 stick unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

2 eggs, room temperature

1 tsp. vanilla extract

¼ tsp. coconut extract

½ c. lemon juice (fresh)

2 c. powdered sugar

1 stick unsalted butter, melted

For the Topping

½ c. sweetened coconut

½ c. brown sugar

½ c. sugar

4 Tbsp. butter, melted

¾ c. flour

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9X13 rectangular pan with baking spray and set aside.

In a large bowl, pour in the cake mix, add the egg, and the melted butter and stir together with a wooden spoon. Once well mixed, pat into the bottom of the 9X13 rectangular pan. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream the cream cheese until smooth and add in the eggs one at a time creaming into the cream cheese after adding into the bowl. Add the vanilla and coconut extract, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Pour the filling on top of the cake mix.

For the topping: Mix in the brown and white sugar, sweetened coconut, and stir in the butter. Add the flour to the mix and stir. The topping will become very crumbly. Turn to wax or parchment paper and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes so the crumbs can dry out a bit. Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the filling (I didn’t use all the crumbs for my personal taste).

Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Make sure not to over bake as the center won’t be as gooey. Allow to cool and cut into squares.

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Quick Tip:  Don’t happen to have a yellow cake mix on-hand, or don’t like yellow cake? Try lemon cake instead and really give that lemon flavor a boost!

Recipe and image courtesy of Nicole at Brown Sugar