Chocolate Cheese Bars

1 Devil's Food Cake Mix (with or without pudding in it)
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
1/3 c Oil
3 Eggs (divided use)
1/4 c Sugar
6 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c Walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)


Mix dry cake mix, 2 eggs, and 1/3 cup oil until crumbly; reserve 1 cup.

Pat remaining mixture lightly in an ungreased 13x9x2 inch pan. Bake
for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove and sprinkle top with
chocolate chips and walnuts.

Beat cream cheese, sugar and remaining egg until light and smooth.
Spread over chocolate chips and walnuts. Sprinkle with reserved
crumb mixture. Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes longer. Cool
and cut into bars. Makes 16 servings.