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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com · 12 Comments

    2 Ingredient Lemon Bars

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    pin image with a top image showing the boxed Angel food cake mix used with the jar of lemon creme pie filling and bottom showing tall vertical image showing 2 ingredient lemon bars stacked four high on a light floral plate with gold trim

    Super easy 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars are mixed and baked in no time at all! It only takes a box of cake mix and some lemon creme filling to create these delightfully light and airy lemon bars! They're perfect with a light dusting of confectioners sugar, and suitable for serving at any occasion!

    Large square image of easy two ingredient lemon bars cut and dusted with powdered sugar, set on a black wire cooling rack over wood grain surface
    These super easy 2 ingredient lemon bars are a delightfully light texture with tangy lemon flavor that everyone will love!

    2 Ingredient Lemon Bars Recipe

    These light and airy lemon squares are a big surprise if you're used to a standard shortbread based lemon bar. But the cake-like texture and big lemon flavor make these unbelievably easy 2 ingredient dessert bars a finger-licking treat!!

    I'll admit to being a fan of all things lemon, and my favorite desserts are almost always fruit based. So talking me into making these cake mix lemon bars was really easy for my daughter ( who had heard about them from a friend ).

    We both agree they were worth finding a can of lemon creme filling! However, after making these lemon bars many times now, we also agree that my easy microwave lemon curd makes these golden lemon bars even better!

    The batter will get kind of frothy, which is fun. And this is one of the easiest and best 2 ingredient desserts you could let your kids make!

    How To Make 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars

    It doesn't get much easier than this! Start with the standard steps: preheat your oven to 350ºF ( 175ºC ) and coat your 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking oil or non-stick cooking spray. Be generous as the angel food cake loves sticking to pans!

    easy 2 ingredient lemon bars only need a box of angel food cake mix and a can of lemon creme pie filling

    In a large mixing bowl, empty the contents of the angel food cake mix and then the can of lemon creme pie filling. Combine the ingredients just enough so that the dry cake mix is thoroughly incorporated. Your cake batter should get a slightly frothy appearance.

    combining 2 ingredient lemon bar components, angel food cake mix and lemon creme pie filling to make easy lemon bar batter in a large mixing bowl

    Transfer the batter into your prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula, so that the batter is evenly spread in the dish. Bake at 350ºF ( 175ºC ) for 30-35 minutes. The top should be a light golden browned color, and you should be able to insert a toothpick and have it come out with minimal crumb. *If you get any batter on your toothpick, it's best to continue baking. Cover with aluminum foil if you don't want the top to brown any more.

    Remove the lemon bars from the oven when done and transfer them to a wire cooling rack. Allow the lemon squares to cool completely before slicing and serving. Dust with confectioners sugar as garnish, if desired.

    If you are transporting your lemon bars to a picnic or potluck, I suggest keeping them in their baking dish until at your destination. The light cakey texture will easily crumble if they can shift during transport.

    tall vertical image showing 2 ingredient lemon bars stacked four high on a light floral plate with gold trim

    Want more super easy cake mix desserts? Try my apple dump cake recipe!

    Storage of Cake Mix Lemon Bars

    Store any remaining lemon bars with a loose covering of plastic cling film or your baking dish's cover. Keep the lemon bars refrigerated for storing. These lemon bars are best eaten in the first 1 - 2 days, but can keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Large square image of easy two ingredient lemon bars cut and dusted with powdered sugar, set on a black wire cooling rack over wood grain surface
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    2 Ingredient Lemon Bars

    Super easy 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars are mixed and baked in no time at all! It only takes a box of cake mix and some lemon creme filling to create these delightfully light and airy lemon bars! They're perfect with a light dusting of confectioners sugar, and suitable for serving at any occasion!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 154kcal
    Prep 5 minutes
    Cooking 30 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 16 oz angel food cake (1 box of Angel food cake boxed cake mix)
    • 21 oz lemon creme filling (lemon pie filling or homemade lemon curd)

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and thoroughly oil or spray your 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the angel food cake mix with the lemon creme pie filling. Mix just until the cake mix is incorporated into the lemon creme (or lemon curd), as you don't want to over-mix the batter.
      combining 2 ingredient lemon bar components, angel food cake mix and lemon creme pie filling to make easy lemon bar batter in a large mixing bowl
    • Transfer the lemon batter to your prepared baking dish, and use a spatula to smooth the top. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden browned and an inserted tooth pick comes out with minimal crumb (but no batter clinging to the tooth pick).
    • Remove the lemon bars from the oven when done and place on a wire cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. Dust with confectioners sugar, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 154kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 37g (12%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 6mg (2%) | Sodium: 325mg (14%) | Potassium: 26mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 28g (31%) | Calcium: 43mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    2 ingredient lemon bars, angel food cake, Cake mix cake, lemon bars, lemon creme filling, lemon curd, lemon pie filling
    Course 9x13 Cakes, Cookies & Bars Recipes, Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine American
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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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    1. Tami says

      December 22, 2022 at 6:59 pm

      So are you saying don’t let these rise? Cause mine rose and then while cooling went back down - are they suppose to look like a cake?

      Reply
      • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

        December 23, 2022 at 9:07 am

        Yes, they may rise during the baking and have a cake-like consistency when done. There's no need to let them rise though, just mix and bake. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Marval says

      December 01, 2022 at 7:18 pm

      Can a lemon cake mix me used

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      • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

        December 02, 2022 at 10:27 am

        I'm sure that you could use a lemon cake mix, however, I have never tried this combo. You would likely get a dense cake (loaded with lemon flavor tho!).

        Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      April 26, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      i dont understand why its not coming out... it acts like an angel food cake it blows up and comes out all over the oven, just blows up . i have made this 4 times and only once did it come out right, the first time??? i am at a loss, i love these but dony know what i am doing wrong.... getting tired of cleaning my oven??

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      • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

        April 27, 2022 at 1:23 pm

        And I'm sure you've already asked yourself what was different that first time! I'd love to help, but it's hard to trouble shoot without more specifics. My best suggestion would be to potentially reduce the baking time (so you catch the lemon bars before they start rising too much). Hope that helps and let me know if you need further help. ~ Angela

        Reply
    4. Barb says

      April 15, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      Can I add some fresh blueberries?

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    5. Kris Jones says

      March 07, 2022 at 5:50 pm

      Matter of fact I made these today but I used the canned pie filling I'm sure it would have had more lemony taste if I had you made lemon curd. If using the pie filling I think next time I will add some lemon extract because it was a little Bland

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      • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

        March 08, 2022 at 8:03 am

        I love making these with my homemade lemon curd (it's a much better flavor than canned). However, the canned lemon filling is super convenient when you need a quick dessert.

        Reply
    6. Andy says

      November 21, 2021 at 3:54 pm

      Quick question...my angel food cake mix came with two packets...one cake mix and one egg mix...do I just use the cake mix or both with the meon pie filling?

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      • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

        November 21, 2021 at 4:01 pm

        I would just use the dry cake mix. Which brand is your cake mix, if I may ask? Thanks!

        Reply
    7. Jeannie says

      September 19, 2021 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      These are wonderful. A big hit with everyone who has tasted them. Such an amazingly simple recipe!!!

      Reply

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