Description
These Lemon Cake Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. Made with a few simple ingredients, these bars are easy to whip up for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Bars:
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Optional: extra lemon zest for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine lemon cake mix, oil, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and milk for the glaze. Drizzle over cooled bars.
- Finish: Top with lemon zest and allow the glaze to set before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a tangier glaze, use more lemon juice in the glaze.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
