Description
Whipping up these lemon bars takes just two simple ingredients, making them a total breeze for anyone craving a quick, zesty treat. Condensed milk and lemon juice create magic in your kitchen, delivering tangy, sweet bars that practically make themselves.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 box angel food cake mix
- 1 can (21 ounces) lemon pie filling
Supporting Ingredients:
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray until every corner is covered.
- Combine the entire box of angel food cake mix with the full 21 oz can of lemon pie filling in a large mixing bowl, stirring until just blended with a few small lumps remaining.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to distribute the batter evenly across the surface.
- Place the dish in the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for a light golden top and inserting a toothpick to ensure it comes out mostly clean.
- Remove from the oven and set on a wire cooling rack, allowing the bars to rest and cool completely for 1-2 hours at room temperature.
- After cooling, sprinkle a light layer of powdered sugar across the top if desired, then slice into neat squares and serve.
Notes
- Swap angel food cake mix with gluten-free cake mix to make this recipe celiac-friendly.
- Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes if your oven runs hot to prevent dry edges.
- Refrigerate bars for 30 minutes before cutting to get cleaner, sharper squares.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg