Description
Whipping up lemon bars demands nothing more than two simple ingredients and a few minutes of your kitchen time. Zesty lemon and sweet condensed milk create a silky smooth treat that delights with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 box (430 g) cake mix
- 1 can (425 g) lemon pie filling
Baking Essentials:
- Cooking spray (for greasing pan)
Garnish (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Grab your cake mix and lemon pie filling, then pour both ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Whisk them together until the batter looks completely smooth and uniform.
- Coat a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, ensuring every corner gets covered.
- Pour the blended mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly across the surface, creating a consistent thickness.
- Set your oven to 350°F and place the baking dish inside. Bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a set center.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let the bars cool completely at room temperature. This helps them set and makes cutting easier.
- Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar using a fine mesh strainer for an even coating.
- Cut the bars into square pieces using a sharp knife, making clean, precise slices.
Notes
- Let the bars cool entirely to help them set and make cutting easier, which prevents crumbly edges.
- For a lighter version, choose angel food cake mix to reduce calories and create a fluffier texture.
- Powdered sugar adds a classic finishing touch and helps mask any imperfections in the surface.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to maintain their soft texture and fresh taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 153 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg