These Easy Lemon Bars will satisfy every last one of those wild citrus cravings! Thanks to a cake mix shortcut, these little squares of sunshine are the easiest dessert you’ll ever make! Just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep is all you’ll need to get these sweet angel food treats baking!
Lemon Bars Recipe
This easy Lemon Angel Food Cake Bars Recipe serves up lip-smacking deliciousness that will have you making friends at an alarming rate!!
Sharon writes: "I made these lemon bars. They were a hit here!! So easy!!!"
So have you been craving lemon bars? I’ve got you covered!
Now these aren’t your ordinary lemon bars… but a fun and light citrusy twist, kind of like little heavenly Angel Food Cake Lemon Squares!
They’re ooey, gooey, and ridiculously delicious! It’s almost like a dreamy square of lemon sponge cake!
They’re also one of the EASIEST desserts you’ll ever make!
You’ll need just 2 ingredients, and 5 minutes of prep time, and you’re done!
Talk about a delicious way to end the day! Trust me… these tasty little sweet ‘n tangy treats are just what your day needs!
Then… indulge in even more delicious lemon fun when you also try this Lemon Mug Cake Recipe!
So are you ready to make your cake mix lemon bars?
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
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Ingredients
You’ll just need 2 simple ingredients to make the BEST Lemon Bars with Angel Food!
Check your cupboards, raid your pantry, or add the following to your next grocery list…
- Angel Food Cake Mix
- Lemon Pie Filling
As far as angel food cake goes, make sure you use a ‘just add water’ variety.
The lemon pie filling can either be homemade or store bought… it’s up to you!
Oh, and don’t forget to have some powdered sugar, whip cream, or cool whip on hand for topping. That will take your little lemon bars to the next level!
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!
How to Make Lemon Bars
You’re not going to believe how simple these are to make!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Add ingredients to large bowl, and stir.
2. Transfer to 9×13 baking dish, and bake.
3. Cool, then sprinkle with Powdered Sugar if you’re feeling wild.
4. Slice, and ENJOY!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Lemon Bars Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Lemon Angel Food Cake Bars Recipe…
Nicole writes: “I just made the lemon bars. They were so good, easy and cheap.”
Emily writes: “Very easy. Family loved it!”
Amanda writes: “Brought this to a family get together and people loved them! My husband is a fanatic for lemon and he was a big fan”
Vicki writes: “I’ve made this and it’s delicious!”
Karen writes: “Made 2 batches in a week they are so good!”
Patricia writes: “Fast and fabulous!”
Kerry writes: “Very good and low weight watcher points”
Emily writes: “Turned out awesome”
Nancy writes: “I made these a few weeks ago. Very good. Interesting to watch how it all comes together.”
Alicia writes: “Easy! Served with vanilla ice cream”
Sharon writes: “I made these lemon bars. They were a hit here!! So easy!!!”
Richard writes: “So good!!! We’ll for sure be making these again!”
Denise writes: “Delicious 😋 Easy recipe for that lemon 🍋 lover.”
Gary writes: “They came out great, my family loved them! I picked up both ingredients so if I need to bring a dessert to a function I will be happy to make them. Don’t forget the powdered sugar.”
Tina writes: “I used a gluten free cake mix. My family loved it!!”
Vickie writes: “These are great with coconut flakes sprinkled on top, too.”
Pam writes: “I make these all the time and put a lemon glaze on them”
Suzie writes: “Added lemon zest. We love it tart and even more lemony” 🙂
Margaret writes: “Another thing you can make with those two ingredients is a lemon angel. Make the angel food cake according to directions. Pour into ungreased loaf pans. Bake according to directions and cool completely. Remove from pans and cut into squares. Put into trifle dish layering with lemon pudding. For extra oomph add a box of cool whip in the layers. Nice, cool dessert.”
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Easy Lemon Bars
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Betty Crocker Angel Food Cake Mix (1 box) – the ‘just add water’ variety
- 23 oz. Lemon Pie Filling
- Optional: 1 Tbsp. Powdered Sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In large mixing bowl, stir together powdered cake mix and lemon pie filling until well combined.
- Spray 9×13 Baking Dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Transfer mixture into baking dish, and spread out evenly.
- Bake for approx. 25 minutes, or until done.
- Remove from oven, and allow to cool. Optional: dust with powdered sugar before slicing. ENJOY!
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Thank you for the recipe it was great. If you have leftover cake how do you store it ?
Hi Michelle… I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I just store remaining bars in the pan I baked them in, covered with foil, on the counter. Hope that helps! 🙂
Would these freeze well?
Hi Jane ~ I honestly haven’t tried freezing these. With a hungry hubby and two boys, they disappear as fast as I can make them. 🙂 If you try freezing them, let me know how they turn out!
I love lemon squares. This idea is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing!
You’re very welcome, Rebecca… you’ll love how easy these are to make! 🙂
Should these be stored in the refrigerator?
Hi Denise ~ you can store them in the refrigerator if you like, but it’s not necessary. I just store mine covered on the counter. Hope that helps!
Can I bake these in the mini loaf tins? Its for a bake sale.
I honestly haven’t tried… if you do, let me know how they turn out!
So you do not add water to the recipe?easy lemon bars
Hi Kay ~ correct…. you won’t add any water. You’ll use just the powdered cake mix and the lemon pie filling. 🙂
Thank you so much !!
You’re very welcome… enjoy! 😉
Hi! I made this yesterday but with a twist; the jar of lemon curd I had wasn’t big enough so I used a jar of cherry preserves and it is dessert heaven! My husband and son can’t get enough of them! Thanks for the easy inspiration.
Ooh ~ what a delicious twist, Chantey! Thanks so much for sharing… I can’t wait to try that! 🙂