3 Ingredient Lemon Bars (Angel Food Cake)

Linda

3 Ingredient Lemon Bars (Angel Food Cake)

These 3 ingredient lemon bars use a boxed angel food cake mix and lemon pie filling to create light, fluffy, tangy bars with a sweet finish. No crust, no eggs, and less than 10 minutes of prep—just bake, cool, and dust with powdered sugar for a sunshine-bright dessert that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or weekday treats.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 40

Servings: 16 pieces

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 140

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Bars

1 box Angel food cake mix Typically 15–16 oz; dry mix only
21 oz Lemon pie filling One standard can; lemon curd also works
2 Tbsp Powdered sugar Optional, for dusting after cooling

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Spatula
9×13-inch baking pan
Parchment paper or nonstick spray
Oven
Serrated knife

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
In a large bowl, combine 1 box angel food cake mix and 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling. Stir just until evenly combined—do not overmix.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and springs back lightly when touched.
Cool completely in the pan (about 60 minutes). Lift out, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and slice into 16 bars with a serrated knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean edges.

Notes

For gooier, custardy bars, pull from the oven on the earlier side; for a more cake-like texture, bake an extra 2–3 minutes. Avoid overmixing to keep the crumb light and airy. Bars keep 2 days at room temperature, up to 5 days refrigerated, or freeze up to 2 months (well wrapped).