Houidini Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Position your oven rack so that it is in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease a 13x9 pan, and put to the side.
3. 3
   Place the cake mix, butter, and one egg in a large mixing bowl and beat on low speed with an electric mixer until the ingredient are incorporated, about 1 minute.
4. 4
   Press the batter into the bottom and partially up the sides of the greased 13x 9 baking pan (use your hands), put the pan to the side once this is done.
5. 5
   Place the cream cheese in the same mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on low speed until fluffy, 30 seconds.
6. 6
   Add the remaining 2 eggs, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar and beat on low speed until smooth and combined, about 1 minute.
7. 7
   Fold in coconut; pour mixture over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. 8
   Scatter the nuts over the top.
9. 9
   Bake the bars until the edges are light brown and the center is firm to the touch, about 40-50 minutes.
10. 10
    Transfer the baking pan to a wire rack and let cool for 30 minutes before cutting and serving (do not score the bars while still hot).
11. 11
    *These bar will keep in the fridge for up to five days.