If you're looking for a fool-proof, can't-fail, easy dessert recipe that is sure to hit the spot, look no further than this 2 ingredient lemon bars recipe. It's soft, sweet, tangy, and so good you'll want to finish the pan's worth to yourself.
Recipe: $7.02 | Per Serving: $0.59 | Servings: 12
These easy cake mix lemon bars are incredibly simple to prepare, requiring only a minute or two to mix. The most challenging part is patiently waiting for the oven to preheat and bake.
It's the perfect recipe to keep in mind for last-minute party requests. But if you prefer homemade, try my Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust or The BEST Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins.
The aroma of these angel food cake lemon bars baking in the oven is heavenly. Your home will be filled with a delightful scent for hours, and the taste is equally satisfying.
They're light, fluffy, moist, and tangy—a perfect lemony treat. However, if you're craving a traditional lemon cake, I recommend trying this Raspberry Lemon Bundt Cake.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- Minimal ingredients. With just two ingredients in a pan, you really can't get easier than that. I like to top off these lemon bars with some powdered sugar, but that's optional.
- Quick prep. All you'll need to do is mix, pour, and bake. This recipe is so simple and basic that anyone can do it. It's pretty foolproof. It's almost as easy to make as our Lemon Mug Cake (With Lemon Curd!).
- Minimal dishes. I can't be the only one who dreads doing the dishes, right? With just a bowl and a pan, there's not much to clean up after, making this recipe even better!
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Angel Food Cake- The angel food cake will give us all of the leavenings we need to make this cake puff up and rise as it bakes.
Lemon Pie Filling- The lemon pie filling will help to moisten and activate those ingredients for a wonderful flavor and texture in every bite.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🔪 Instructions for 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
Step 2: Combine the angel food cake dry mix and the lemon pie filling inside of the baking dish.
Step 3: Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until a butter knife can be inserted into the center and come out clean.
Step 4: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Step 5: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
🍴 Recipe Tips
- Naming Debate: Cake or Bar? My sister and I debated what to call these treats since they don't fit the typical gooey texture of traditional lemon bars. They're more cake-like but with a slightly gooey top, giving them a unique hybrid quality.
- Mixing Tip: Blend Well- Make sure all the ingredients for these 2-ingredient lemon bars are mixed together really well. While a whisk works fine, I found using a wooden spoon easier because the lemon pie filling is pretty thick. Just switch between the whisk and spoon until everything's nicely blended.
- Preparation Flexibility- You can mix the ingredients directly in a greased pan or opt for a bowl and then transfer the mixture. Personally, I prefer mixing in the pan to minimize cleanup afterward.
💭 Recipe FAQs
These lemon bars taste incredible on their own but they also pair very well with a light dusting of powdered sugar and some fresh berries. Adding a little raspberry sauce or berry compote over the top would be a wonderful summer-time treat. Even adding a dollop of whipped topping could be a nice surprise.
Yes, absolutely! This 2 ingredient lemon angel food cake recipe can be modified for different flavors. You can use canned cherry filling, canned apple filling, or even canned blueberry for a great new flavor experience every time.
These lemon bars can last up to a week if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. That is, of course, assuming that they can last that long. You may find yourself eating these squares by the handful (I know I did.)
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📖 Recipe
2 Ingredient Lemon Bars
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box (16oz) angel food cake mix (just the dry stuff!) ($3.44)
- 1 can (21oz) lemon pie filling ($3.58)
- powdered sugar *optional for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease the inside of a 9x13 baking dish.
- In that baking dish combine the dry angel food cake mix and the lemon pie filling until well mixed.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until a butter knife can be inserted into the center and come out clean.
- Let the cake cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
- Slice your lemon cake into squares and then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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