Frosted Oatmeal Spice Bars

Yes, this recipe calls for layering two slightly different types of frosting on the bars. It sounds unusual, but the texture and flavor are spectacular.

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 24 BARS

1 (18.25-ounce) box spice cake mix

1 egg

½ cup oil

¼ cup apple juice

1p cup quick oats, ground

1 cup quick oats

1 (16-ounce) can ready-to-spread vanilla frosting

1 (16-ounce) can ready-to-spread cream cheese frosting

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9" × 13" pan with nonstick baking spray containing flour and set aside.

2. In large bowl, combine cake mix, egg, oil, and apple juice; beat until smooth. Stir in ground and whole oats and spread into prepared pan.

3. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until bars are set and edges are golden brown. Cool completely.

4. Spread bars completely with vanilla frosting, then spread completely with cream cheese frosting. Let stand until set, then cut into bars.