Description
Indulge in the delightful citrusy goodness with these Lemon Cake Bars. A perfect balance of sweet and tangy, these bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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For the Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle over cooled bars.
- Serve: Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, increase lemon zest or add lemon extract.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
