Chocolate Raspberry Magic Bars – Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Chocolate Raspberry Magic Bars. They’re made with a buttery cake mix crust, chocolate chips, crunchy almonds, sweetened coconut and tangy raspberry jam. The variety of tastes and consistencies constructs a dessert adventure that’s excellent for any affair.
The moment I made a batch of these Chocolate Raspberry Magic Bars for the first time I knew I had discovered something special. The sweet scent sufficed my kitchen. I couldn’t wait to share these treats with my family. When my husband and child took their bite their faces lit up with delight confirming that this recipe was a winner. Since then these bars have become a staple, in our home. Carry delight to every assemblage.
What makes this Chocolate Raspberry Magic Bars truly special?
Indulge in the indulgence, with our Chocolate Raspberry Magic Bars. They feature a combination of buttery cake mix crust, velvety chocolate chips, crunchy almonds, sweetened coconut and tangy raspberry jam—a symphony of savors and textures that will boost any dessert venture. Not only are they incredibly easy to make using ingredients but they also offer versatility by allowing you to customize them with different jam flavors or nuts. Whether you’re indulging in a desire, for something or aiming to make an impression, on your guests these bars will surely captivate you with their luxurious appeal and irresistible charisma.
What You Need To Make This Chocolate Raspberry Magic Bars Recipe?
Melted unsalted butter: This butter, melted gives our bars a comforting flavor that feels like a warm embrace, in every bite.
Yellow cake mix: Our trick for sweetness this cake mix adds a touch of nostalgia. Creates a perfectly crumbly crust.
Semisweet chocolate chips: The stars of the show these chocolate chips melt into velvety pools of deliciousness with every bite.
Sliced almonds: These crunchy almonds bring a texture and a subtle nutty taste to our bars.
Toasted shredded coconut: Perfectly toasted to enhance its flavor the shredded coconut brings a twist to our dessert providing sweetness and depth.
Sweetened condensed milk: This creamy milk binds all the ingredients together adding an indulgent touch, to each layer.
Raspberry jam: Bursting with fruity flavors this jam adds a pop of freshness and vibrant color making our bars absolutely irresistible.
Steps To Make Chocolate Raspberry Magic Bars:
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13″ pan.
Step 2: In a bowl mix the butter with the cake mix until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of the pan to create the crust.
Step 3: Evenly sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups of sliced almonds, over the crust.
Step 4: Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top making sure it covers the surface. Sprinkle shredded coconut on top of the condensed milk layer.
Step 5: Carefully spoon raspberry jam over the coconut layer as evenly as possible.
Step 6: Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips. Sliced almonds on top.
Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven, for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned edges appear.
Step 8: Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
Tip:
Take your Chocolate Raspberry Magic Bars to the level by adding a drizzle of melted chocolate on top of the cooled bars before serving. Just melt some chocolate chips or bars using a boiler or microwave and then use a spoon or piping bag to create beautiful zig-zag patterns with the melted white chocolate. This not only furnishes a ravishing last touch. But conveys a satisfying combination of tastes. The smooth sweetness of the white chocolate perfectly complements the raspberry jam resulting in a balance that will make your taste buds crave more. It’s a grand branch that converts these bars from delectable, to simply tantalizing.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use different flavors of jam for these bars?
Of course! Feel free to try out jam flavors to add a touch to these bars according to your taste preferences.
Can I substitute any ingredients in this recipe?
If you’d like you can experiment with nuts or types of chocolate chips as substitutes, in this recipe. However please keep in mind that the original ingredients work best.
How long do these bars stay fresh?
When it comes to freshness you can store these bars in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for one week. Although I must admit they are so incredibly tasty that they rarely manage to stick that!
Chocolate Raspberry Magic Bars
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1/2 c Unsalted Butter Melted
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
For the Toppings:
- 2 c Semisweet Chocolate Chips Divided
- 2 c Sliced Almonds Divided
- 3 1/2 c Shredded Coconut
- 1 14 oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 1/2 c Raspberry Jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan measuring 9×13 inches.
- In a bowl combine the butter with the cake mix until thoroughly mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan to create the crust.
- Evenly sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups of sliced almonds, over the crust.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over everything ensuring coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut over the layer of condensed milk.
- Carefully spoon raspberry jam over the coconut layer distributing it evenly as possible.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips. Sliced almonds on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned edges are visible.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares. Store any leftovers in a covered container, in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
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