Raspberry Dream Bars

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1 pkg (18.25 oz [5 15 g]) white cake mix
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• Topping:
• 2/3 cup raspberry jam
• 2-1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 3/4 cup shredded or flaked coconut

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F. 13 x 9 inch cake pan, greased.

Crust: In a large bowl, cornbine cake mix and melted butter, mixing until well blended. Press firmly into prepared pan. Bake 12 to 15 or until light golden. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack.

Topping: Spread jam carefully over warm crust. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add eggs and lemon juice, mixing until smooth. Stir in nuts and coconut. Spread evenly over jam. Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until set and golden. Cool completely in pan on rack. Cut into bars.