Two-ingredient Lemon Cake Bars are incredibly simple to make, with a delightful balance of sweet and tart. They bake up moist, soft, and fluffy—perfect for an easy, impressive dessert.
Prefer classic lemon bars? Try a traditional lemon bar recipe instead.
What We Love
- Extremely easy — no special baking skills required.
- Quick to prepare, great when you need dessert in a pinch.
- Only two required ingredients, with plenty of options to customize.
- A fun beginner recipe that’s simple to adapt and personalize.
What you need for lemon cake bars
This recipe really uses just two main ingredients. It’s surprising how delicious results can be with such a short ingredient list.
Lemon pie filling – store-bought canned lemon pie filling keeps this recipe fast and consistent. You can use homemade filling if you prefer.
Angel food cake mix – use the “just add water” style mix, but do NOT add any water, eggs, oil, or other ingredients.
The finished bars have a texture similar to an angel food lemon cake — light and tender. They’re a great base to experiment with additional flavors and toppings.
Can I Add To These Lemon Cake Bars?
- Add fresh lemon zest into the batter and/or sprinkle on top for extra brightness.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
- Stir in an extra can of lemon pie filling if you prefer a denser, more traditional lemon-bar flavor.
- Before baking, place thin slices of fresh lemon on top for a decorative, fragrant touch.
Would you keep this recipe as written or give it your own twist? Share your ideas in the comments.
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Recipe for Two Ingredient Lemon Bars
Lemon Cake Bars – Two Ingredient
Ingredients
- 22 ounces lemon pie filling
- 1 box angel food cake mix (the “just add water” type — do NOT add water, eggs, oil, or other ingredients)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl or in a stand mixer, combine the lemon pie filling and the angel food cake mix. Mix until smooth and lump-free.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake at 350°F for 28–35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool, then dust with powdered sugar if desired. Cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Carbohydrates: 49 g |
Protein: 2 g |
Fat: 0.4 g |
Sugar: 38 g |
Sodium: 439 mg