Description
Indulge in the refreshing citrus flavors of these delightful Lemon Cake Bars. Perfectly sweet and tangy, these bars are a lovely treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- â…“ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smooth the top, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool completely in the pan. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, slice into bars, and serve.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add an additional tablespoon of zest or a touch of lemon extract.
- These bars store well in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
