Unicorn Bars

5 from 1 vote

Unicorn Bars are an easy way to make magic using a cake mix! Featuring a funfetti base and a colorful cream cheese frosting, these sweet treats are perfectly pretty for parties and celebrations.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Calories: 316kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

15.25 ounces box funfetti cake mix
1 large egg
½ cup salted butter (1 stick), melted
½ cup heavy cream

Frosting:

8 ounces package cream cheese room temperature
½ cup salted butter (1 stick), room temperature
3½ cups powdered sugar
1-3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
Purple and blue food coloring
Sprinkles optional garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease or line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cake mix, egg, butter and heavy cream until combined.
15.25 ounces box funfetti cake mix, 1 large egg, ½ cup salted butter, ½ cup heavy cream
Spread into the prepared baking pan in an even layer and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy in a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer.
8 ounces package cream cheese, ½ cup salted butter
Slowly beat in the powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, until light and fluffy.
3½ cups powdered sugar
Add in the heavy cream and vanilla, continuing to beat on high, 1 Tablespoon at a time until a light, fluffy frosting of spreadable consistency is reached.
1-3 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla
Separate into two bowls and fold in the food coloring until you get your desired colors.
Purple and blue food coloring
Spread the frosting alternately over the cooled bars and swirl with a spoon or flat spatula.
Top with sprinkles, optional, cut and serve.
Sprinkles

Notes

Storage:

To Store: Due to the dairy in the frosting, it is best to keep the Unicorn Bars chilled when not being enjoyed. They will keep fresh for 5 days in the refrigerator.
To Freeze: Wrap your bars well and place them in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months in the freezer.

Tips:

You can make the bars themselves with any cake mix, chocolate, lemon, strawberry or yellow cake.
You can use different extracts to flavor the frosting or use another liquid other than the heavy cream, such as orange juice, strawberry milk, or chocolate milk.
Feel free to use a different frosting altogether and spread a chocolate frosting, buttermilk frosting, or even a whipped topping over the bars.

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