Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 cake pan with non-stick spray or line it with foil.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mix cake mix, melted butter, and eggs with a sturdy spoon until well blended. (It will be thick like a cookie dough.)

Step 3

Use your fingers or a bench scraper to press dough into the prepared pan.

Step 4

Make cream cheese topping: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and two cups of powdered sugar on low speed until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and beat on low speed until blended. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and beat until blended. Pour over cake bottom and spread to the edges of the pan.

Step 5

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until topping is set and golden brown and it’s pulling away from the sides of the pan. Cool completely in the pan.

Step 6

To serve, cut into squares and sprinkle top with additional powdered sugar if desired.