Easy Citrus Lemon Bars with Cake Mix Boxes
These easy citrus lemon bars use a boxed cake mix for a quick, zesty dessert with a soft crust and tangy lemon topping—perfect for potlucks and spring gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (including cooling)
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, remaining egg, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For extra citrus flavor, add orange or lime zest to the filling.
- Chill well before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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