Chess Cake Recipe
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Chess Cake

By: Kathy Bliesner 
"This cake is very rich, and is great to take to gatherings."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (109)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 x 13 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup melted butter. Put into prepared pan.
  3. In another bowl, Beat cream cheese until smooth. Blend in 1/2 cup melted butter and 2 eggs. Gradually beat in the confectioner's sugar. Pour over the crust mixture already in the pan.
  4. Bake for 1 hour. Cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 378 | Total Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 88mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2005 by Rebecca   view full review
This is a super recipe! It's easy, rich, and liked by all. I'd recommend coating your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2007 by Shelley B.   view full review
This is such a good recipe. I was wanting to submit this recipe to the site, but after doing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2005 by ALLY99   view full review
This cake was fabulous!! If you're looking for a beautiful LOOKING cake, this isn't it. If...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2004 by JANER01   view full review
this is awesome, I have been making it for years, however the recipe I've used only has butter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2005 by APRILCOOKS   view full review
My mom and I have been making this for years. The only difference is we only use one egg and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by judy's favs   view full review
This is a great cake recommend that you use the CLASSIC yellow cake mix instead of the BUTTER...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2003 by KSMEROLA   view full review
I am a caterer, and this recipe is not only appealing to chess pie lovers, but also to those...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2005 by Diane V   view full review
This recipe turned out perfect! My husband and I made these "Chess Squares" together. We did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2004 by Enzo   view full review
Very easy to make. Very rich and satisfying. I added chopped pecans on top and found that I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2003 by BAILEY2647   view full review
This was so easy to make! Growing up, my Mother made the best chess cake I had ever tasted. ...

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