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Lemon Bars

Delicious Lemon Bars: Easy Two-Ingredient Bliss at Home

These effortless Lemon Bars are a budget-friendly dessert that combines a light cake base with a tangy filling, ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 box Angel food or yellow cake mix Can substitute with gluten-free cake mix.
For the Filling
  • 15 oz Lemon pie filling Other pie fillings like cherry or blueberry can be used.

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix and lemon pie filling, mixing gently until just combined.
  3. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12g

Notes

Allow the bars to cool completely for clean cuts and dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

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