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Frosted-Lemon-Bars-Recipe

Frosted Lemon Bars

These Frosted Lemon Bars, prepared with cake mix and fresh lemon pie filling, offer an irresistible flavor that brightens any gathering. Perfect for dessert lovers looking for a simple yet delightful homemade treat!

  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box lemon cake mix
  • 1 (22 ounce) can lemon pie filling
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon milk, plus more as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 10 x 15-inch jelly roll pan with nonstick spray, or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, lemon pie filling, eggs, and vegetable oil using an electric mixer until combined.
  3. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, reaching all the edges.
  4. Bake for 30-33 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack for about 2 hours.

Notes

For a thicker frosting, increase the cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar amounts.
You can substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative for a dairy-free option.
Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in your frosting.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 165 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg