Description
Lemon bars made with cake mix are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, delivering a delightful experience for your taste buds. With a crumbly crust that melts in your mouth and a bright, luscious lemon filling, these bars are ideal for any occasion—from summer picnics to cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter until mixed well; it should resemble wet sand.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan for the crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together the remaining egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the crust and bake for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg