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A slice of Not Your Average Lemon Strawberry Bars on a pink plate, topped with a strawberry.

Not Your Average Lemon Strawberry Bars

Angela Sellari
Bake up Not Your Average Lemon Strawberry Bars! This vibrant recipe layers bright lemon and sweet strawberry for a creamy, tangy dessert.
4.75 from 4 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 529 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix
  • 1 1/2 sticks butter- softened at room temperature
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Juice from 1 lemon
  • 8 ounces brick of cream cheese- softened at room temperature
  • 3-5 drops yellow food coloring Garnish - Lemon and strawberry slices

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Spray a 9 x 9 baking pan with a vegetable spray like Pam. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the cake mix, 1 stick butter and 1 egg. Stir until well incorporated.
  • Transfer the cake mix dough to the bottom of the 9x9 pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar, 1/2 stick of butter and juice of one lemon. With an electric mixer on medium speed, mix until the icing develops a thick consistency- about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the cream cheese to the icing and mix on medium speed until light and creamy.
  • Add the yellow food coloring and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Measure out 1 cup of the icing and set aside for later.
  • Add 2 eggs to the remaining icing and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Using a metal spatula, spread the icing on top of the cake. (This will make the second cake layer).
  • Bake for 28-30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, use the reserved icing to frost the top of the cake.
  • Garnish with lemon and strawberry slices.
  • ENJOY!!

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 479mgFiber: 0.4g
Keyword Lemon Strawberry Bars
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