Description
These incredibly simple Two Ingredient Lemon Bars are made with just a one-step angel food cake mix and lemon pie filling. No eggs, oil, or butter just mix, bake, and enjoy! The result is a soft, chewy lemon bar with a bright, citrusy flavor and a golden top. Perfect for quick desserts, bake sales, or easy entertaining.
Ingredients
1 box Angel Food Cake Mix (must be the one-step, just-add-water kind)
1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare the Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly coat it with nonstick spray. This helps prevent sticking and allows for cleaner slicing.
Combine the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, add the entire box of the one-step angel food cake mix and the full can of lemon pie filling. Stir together by hand using a spatula or large spoon until just combined. The mixture will be airy and slightly fluffy.
Spread and Bake
Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the center is mostly set with just a slight jiggle.
Cool and Chill Before Slicing
Let the bars cool completely in the pan. For best results, chill in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes before slicing into squares. This makes cutting easier and improves the texture.
Notes
Use Only One-Step Cake Mix: Be sure to use a one-step angel food cake mix that requires only water. Two-step mixes won’t work for this recipe.
Chill for Cleaner Slices: After cooling, refrigerate the bars before cutting to help them hold their shape.
Avoid Overmixing: Stir until just combined to keep the bars light and fluffy.
Make-Ahead Friendly: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them, individually wrapped.
Flavor Variations: Try other pie fillings like cherry, blueberry, or pineapple for delicious twists on the original.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon bars, 2 ingredient dessert, easy lemon bars, just add water cake mix, lemon angel food bars