Lemon Cake Bars
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Thick and easy, these moist Lemon Cake Bars are bursting with citrus flavor. Topped with a luscious lemon buttercream frosting, you'll LOVE this recipe!
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Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or spray with non-stick baking spray (or use my homemade cake release).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with sugar until creamy. Add in eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and lemon juice, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Using a wooden spoon (so you do not over mix), add in flour, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Spread batter in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 18-20 minutes, remove and cool on wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream. Beat until light and fluffy, for about 3-5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the mixing bowl as needed.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake bars. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
- Start with softened butter.
- Do not over mix batter, use a wooden spoon to incorporate dry ingredients.
- Use fresh squeezed lemon (not bottled lemon concentrate)
- Cool completely before adding the frosting!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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