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Lemon Angel Cake Bars

Name: Lemon Angel Cake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix; 1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling; 1 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut; FROSTING:; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

4 dozen

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023

A neighbor gave me this recipe years ago and it's been in flavor rotation ever since. It can be made ahead and serves a bunch, so it's perfect for parties and potlucks. —Marina Castle, Canyon Country, California

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling
1 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, pie filling and coconut until blended; spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cooled bars; sprinkle with lemon zest. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Cut into bars or triangles.

Unsweetened Coconut

Look for unsweetened coconut in the baking or health food section.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 116 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Lemon Angel Cake Bars

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