It’s a brand new year and time for a brand new list of desserts that you have to try.
Do you ever have trouble buying birthday gifts for people? I do. So it sometimes results in a delicious meal made in honor of their birthday or a birthday dessert. That was the case of these bars…I was giving to a lemon lover and wanted to try something new. She loved them and so did the rest of us. These are light and super lemon-y. The thin layer of cream cheese frosting on the top is the perfect complement to the sturdy cake bar underneath.
Ingredients
- 1 box LEMON CAKE MIX
- 1/3 cup BUTTER, softened
- 3 EGG
- 1 (8 oz.) block of CREAM CHEESE
- 1 cup POWDERED SUGAR
- 1/2 LEMON, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon VANILLA
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 pan with foil.
- Mix together cake mix, butter and 1 egg. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Using a mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, beating until well combined. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Measure out 1/2 cup of this mixture and set aside for later.
- Add 2 eggs and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture and beat well. Spread over cake layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set. Let cool completely, then top with remaining cream cheese mixture. Cut into bars.
Recipe Source: Recipe Tips
Are you a sucker for a great lemon dessert?
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LOVE all things lemon! These look so moist and delicious…I want a piece right now! Beautiful pics too 🙂
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Yes please. Lemon is one of my go-to ingredients. LOVE THESE!
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I am a fanatic for lemon desserts… They just seem so fresh and light. LOVE these bars!
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Ooooh. I want this whole cake! I love giving food for birthdays. Way easier…and consumable. 🙂
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I adore lemon cake and have never tried marrying cheesecake with them. This sounds delightful, zesty and refreshing! Wonderful dessert!
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I love anything flavored with lemon, so this treat is right up my alley. Thanks for sharing. Looks easy and delicious.