Creamy Lemon Cake Bars

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

16 servings

Updated: Jul. 09, 2022
These refreshing delicacies caused a stir in the test kitchen. Are they cakes or bars? You’ll just have to try them and let us know what you think! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Creamy Lemon Cake Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • FILLING:
  • 1 can (16 ounces) lemon frosting
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, butter and egg until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
  2. In another bowl, beat frosting and cream cheese until smooth. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Add eggs to remaining mixture; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread over crust.
  3. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Spread reserved frosting mixture over top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 370 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.