SPICE CAKE BARS WITH SALTED CARAMEL ICING

Spice Cake Bars with Salted Caramel Icing image

As a busy mom, I was always looking for baking shortcuts. When I found these bars, I knew I'd hit the jackpot. I still make them for my kids and grandkids. -Ellen Hartman, Chico, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 large egg
FROSTING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter, milk and egg; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes (batter will be thick)., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, milk and butter over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes., Remove from heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Immediately spread icing over cake; sprinkle with salt. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.