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Chocolate Chess Squares
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5 from 8 votes

Chocolate Chess Squares

Easy Chocolate Chess Squares recipe. Made with a box of cake mix, this classic Southern recipe will quickly become your favorite dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake mix
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs, divided
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cake mix, melted butter and 1 egg until fully combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and the remaining 2 eggs until smooth. Spread over top of the cake mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes until golden brown, or until the tops and edges begin to crack.