My Grandmother, Juanita loved chess cake. She made it several times for her children and grandchildren. My cousin Leigh, especially loved it. Ma-maw loved cooking for her grandchildren and made us whatever our bellies desired!

Chess Cake Recipe:

Crust:

• 1 box of yellow cake mix
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 1 stick of butter, melted

Mix all of the ingredients by hand and spread evenly into an ungreased 9X13 cake pan.

Topping:

• 8 ounces of cream cheese
• 2 eggs
• pinch of salt
• 1lb of powdered sugar

Combine all of the ingredients and pour it over the crust.

Bake the cake for about 35 to 40 minutes at 350 F.