Two-Ingredient Lemon Bars Recipe
These 2-Ingredient Lemon Bars are a quick and easy dessert combining the light, airy texture of angel food cake mix with the tangy sweetness of lemon pie filling. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, this recipe yields a refreshing, zesty treat perfect for any occasion, topped optionally with powdered sugar, whipped cream, mint, or lemon slices for an added touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 to 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base and Filling
- 1 box (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
- 21-22 ounces lemon pie filling
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Whipped cream
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the angel food cake base: Pour the entire box of angel food cake mix into the baking pan and evenly spread it out, forming the base layer.
- Add the lemon pie filling: Spoon the lemon pie filling over the cake mix base, spreading it gently and evenly across the top without mixing the layers.
- Bake the lemon bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool completely: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature to let them set before cutting.
- Optional toppings and serving: Once cooled, dust the bars with powdered sugar and garnish with whipped cream, fresh mint leaves, and lemon slices as desired. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Do not mix the lemon filling into the cake mix; keep the layers separate for the best texture contrast.
- Cooling completely is crucial to ensure the bars hold their shape when cut.
- Feel free to adjust lemon filling quantity slightly to your taste preference for tartness and sweetness.
- These bars are best eaten within 2-3 days and can be refrigerated to maintain freshness.
