Name: Cake Mix Lemon Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15.25 ounces Lemon cake mix; 1 Egg; 0.5 cup Butter; 8 ounces Cream cheese; 2 Eggs; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 3.5 cups Powdered sugar; 1 tsp Lemon zest; Powdered sugar

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Cake Mix Lemon Bars

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CRUST

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray.

Mix cake mix, 1 egg and butter until smooth. Press into prepared pan.

FILLING

Add the cream cheese, 2 eggs, vanilla powdered sugar and lemon zest to a bowl and mix with an electric mixer until smooth.

Spread filling evenly over the crust.

Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool completely and top with powdered sugar if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cake Mix Calibration 🎂
Always sift your lemon cake mix before using to eliminate any clumps and ensure a smoother, more consistent bar texture.
Lemon Zest Technique 🍋
Microplane your lemon zest finely and add it directly into the cream cheese mixture for more intense, evenly distributed citrus flavor.
Pan Preparation Pro 🧈
Line your baking pan with parchment paper that overhangs the sides for easy removal and perfect, clean-cut lemon bars.
Cooling Consistency ❄️
Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator to prevent condensation and maintain a firm texture.
Powdered Sugar Finish 🍬
Use a fine mesh sieve to dust powdered sugar over the bars for an elegant, professional-looking presentation with even coverage.