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Two-Ingredient Lemon Bars

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These Two-Ingredient Lemon Bars are the ultimate quick and easy dessert—light, fluffy, and bursting with tangy lemon flavor. Made with just a cake mix and lemon pie filling, they’re perfect for last-minute sweet cravings or casual gatherings.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 to 15 bars

Ingredients

  • 1 box angel food cake mix (or yellow cake mix)
  • 1 can (15 oz) lemon pie filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the lemon pie filling and cake mix until fully combined. Do not add eggs or oil.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
  5. Let cool completely before slicing. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Swap lemon pie filling with lime or orange for a citrus twist.
  • Add berries like blueberries or raspberries before baking.
  • Top with lemon glaze or sprinkle with coconut flakes or graham cracker crumbs before baking.
  • Use gluten-free cake mix for a gluten-free version.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg