Name: Cake Mix Lemon Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

February 10, 2026

Cake Mix Lemon Bars remind me of summer potlucks, picnics, and the sweet smell of citrus drifting through the kitchen. But here’s the best part: they’re ridiculously easy to make. They are easy, creamy and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. This recipe is full of lemon flavor and it takes on a few minutes to make these tangy bars. Making them a great way to make something sweet but easy.

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Cake Mix Lemon Bars

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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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.