Red Velvet Gooey Butter Bars

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups

granulated sugar

2 tbsp

natural unsweetened cocoa powder ((like Hersheys or Nestle))

2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

table salt

large eggs

1 cup

unsalted butter, melted

2 tbsp

buttermilk ((see Note for Substitution))

1 tbsp

red liquid food coloring

8 oz

cream cheese (, softened)

1 tsp

vanilla extract

4 cups

confectioners' sugar (, plus extra for dusting)