2-Ingredient Lemon Bars Recipe

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Looking for a quick and easy dessert? You’re in luck! These 2-ingredient lemon bars are a breeze to make and taste amazing. All you need is a box of angel food cake mix and a can of lemon pie filling. Mix them together, pop them in the oven, and you’ve got a sweet and tangy treat in no time.

Perfect for potlucks, brunches, or just satisfying your sweet tooth, these lemon bars are sure to become your go-to recipe. Let’s dive in and learn how to whip up these delicious bars!

Exact Ingredients (+ Possible Substitutes)

You only need two main ingredients to make these tasty lemon bars. Here’s what you’ll need:

1. Angel food cake mix (16 oz / 454 g box)

   • Look for the one-step, just-add-water kind
   • Duncan Hines is a good brand, but others work too
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   Lemon pie filling (21-22 oz / 595-624 g can)

   
   

Can’t find these exact items? No worries! You can try these substitutes:

• For the cake mix: Use a white cake mix instead
• For the lemon filling: Mix lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch to make your own

Remember, using substitutes might change the texture and flavor a bit. But they’ll still be yummy!

Don’t forget to grease your 9×13-inch baking pan before you start. You can use butter, cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Instructions

Get ready to make some super easy lemon bars! Here’s what you need to do:

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   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

   
   
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   Grab a 9×13 inch baking pan and grease it well.

   
   

3. In a big bowl, mix together:

   • 1 box of angel food cake mix
   • 1 can of lemon creme pie filling
4. 
   

   Stir gently until everything is combined. Don’t overmix!

   
   
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   Pour the batter into your greased pan.

   
   
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   Pop it in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.

   
   

You’ll know it’s done when the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let your lemon bars cool for 1-2 hours before cutting. For a fancy touch, dust them with powdered sugar.

That’s it! Your yummy 2-ingredient lemon bars are ready to eat. Enjoy the tangy, sweet goodness!

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Let your lemon bars cool completely before cutting. This helps them set and makes slicing easier. For clean cuts, use a sharp knife and wipe it between slices.

Dust the tops with powdered sugar just before serving. This adds a pretty touch and extra sweetness.

Store your lemon bars in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for up to 5 days.

You can freeze lemon bars too! Wrap them individually in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag. They’ll keep for about 3 months.

To thaw, just move them to the fridge overnight. Dust with fresh powdered sugar before eating.

Try adding lemon zest to the batter for extra zing. A teaspoon or two will boost the citrus flavor.

For a fun twist, use lime pie filling instead of lemon. You’ll get tasty key lime bars!

Don’t overmix the batter. Gentle stirring keeps the texture light and fluffy.

Grease your pan well or use parchment paper. This makes it easy to remove the bars later.