Layered Pecan Bars

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix*
• 2 cups pecan pieces
• 4 eggs, divided
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pecans, 1 egg and butter; mix well. Pat mixture into bottom of 13 x 9-inch greased baking pan; set aside.
2. In large bowl, blend cream cheese, remaining eggs and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pour over cake mixture.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until set.
4. Cool completely on wire rack.
5. Cut into squares.

Notes

* 18.25 ounce boxes of cake mix have been replaced by 16.5 ounce and 15.25 ounce boxes. To compensate for the volume loss in a 16 ounce box, whisk 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour into the dry cake mix before proceeding with the recipe. To compensate for the volume loss in a 15.25 ounce box, add 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder.