🍋 Two-Ingredient Lemon Bars – The Easiest, Fluffiest Lemon Dessert Ever! 🍋
When those lemon cravings hit and you want something sweet right now — this recipe is your lifesaver. These Two-Ingredient Lemon Bars are unbelievably simple, yet they taste like you spent hours in the kitchen. With only a box of cake mix and a can of lemon pie filling, you can whip up a soft, fluffy, tangy treat that melts in your mouth.
This is one of those magical recipes that proves baking doesn’t have to be complicated. No eggs, no butter, no measuring cups all over the counter — just two ingredients, one bowl, and pure lemony bliss.
💛 Why You’ll Love These Lemon Bars:
- Only two ingredients and one bowl — easy cleanup!
- Perfectly sweet and tangy with a bright lemon flavor.
- Light, fluffy texture that feels like a cross between cake and custard.
- Great for parties, picnics, potlucks, or last-minute guests.
- So simple, even beginner bakers will feel like pros.
🥣 Ingredients
- 1 box angel food cake mix (or yellow cake mix for a denser bar)
- 1 (15 oz) can lemon pie filling
That’s it — no oil, eggs, or water needed. The pie filling and cake mix do all the work for you!
👩‍🍳 Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and lemon pie filling. Stir with a spoon or spatula until everything is blended — the batter will be thick and fluffy.
- Pour the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing. For a bakery-style finish, dust with powdered sugar or top with a light drizzle of lemon glaze.
🍰 Serving Ideas
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a lemon-cake sundae.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
- For extra flair, drizzle a little white chocolate over the top once cooled.
đź’ˇ Tips for the Best Lemon Bars
- Use angel food cake mix for a light, airy texture.
- If you prefer something richer, yellow cake mix gives a denser, more cake-like bite.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days — they’re even better chilled!
- Freeze individual bars for a quick treat anytime.
🌞 A Dessert That Brightens Any Day
These bars taste like sunshine in every bite — sweet, tangy, and perfectly balanced. They’re ideal when you need something quick but impressive. Whether you’re making a last-minute dessert for family dinner or want a bright, happy treat with your afternoon tea, these Two-Ingredient Lemon Bars never disappoint.
✨ Just 35 minutes from start to finish — and you’ll have a tray of irresistible, golden lemon squares that everyone will love!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Bake time: 30 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Yields: About 15 bars