Lemon Cake Bars

Yield: 36 Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

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!

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:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 157Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 53mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.