Description
Simple lemon bars showcase pure citrus magic with minimal effort. Zesty homemade dessert delivers tangy sweetness you’ll savor in just two ingredients, creating delightful bakery-style treats without complex preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (21 ounces / 595 grams) lemon pie filling
- 1 (16 ounces / 454 grams) angel food cake mix
Preparation Essentials:
- Cooking spray
Baking Equipment:
- Baking pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by generously greasing with butter or coating with non-stick cooking spray. Alternatively, line the dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour the entire package of angel food cake mix and add the complete can of lemon pie filling.
- Vigorously whisk the two ingredients together until the mixture becomes completely smooth and no dry cake mix clumps remain visible.
- Carefully pour the blended batter into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the entire surface.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top turns a light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes at room temperature on a wire cooling rack.
- Once partially cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the bars into uniform squares or rectangles, wiping the blade clean between each cut to ensure crisp edges.
- Optional: Dust the top with a light layer of powdered sugar or serve with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Quick trick to transform a simple cake mix into zesty, melt-in-your-mouth lemon bars with minimal effort.
- Incredibly light and airy texture comes from the unique combination of angel food cake mix and tangy lemon pie filling.
- Foolproof method ensures perfect results every time, even for novice bakers with limited kitchen experience.
- Versatile dessert works great for last-minute gatherings, potlucks, or sudden sweet cravings.
- Minimal cleanup required since you’ll use just two ingredients and basic baking tools.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 126 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg