2 ingredient lemon bars with angel food cake mix are almost to easy to believe. All you need is a box of angel food cake and a can of lemon filling to make these cake bars. The ultimate no fuss dessert.

My youngest daughter came to me one afternoon after school looking for a little something sweet. After spending a few minutes looking in the pantry, I remembered this 2 ingredient lemon bars recipe that my mom would make.

I had my daughter help me stir the cake mix and pie filling together, we popped it in the oven and voila, the perfect bite of lemon snack cake in 30 minutes.

If you want more lemon desserts be sure to try this lemon cream cheese dump cake, lemon blossoms recipe, and lemon cake mix cookies.

Why you’ll love this recipe

If you are like me, the days can be busy, so having a 2 ingredient dessert is perfect when you need a quick sweet treat. I also can’t get enough of the soft texture and bright lemon flavor.

Ingredients

• Angel food cake mix – Choose your favorite angel food cake mix. Look for a 16 ounce box. ***Be sure to look for a box that says it only needs water.
• Lemon pie filling – You can typically find this by the canned pie fillings at the grocery store.
• Powdered sugar – This is an optional ingredient to sprinkle on the bars.

How to make 2 ingredient lemon bars

Combining 2 ingredients couldn’t be more simple. Be sure to check out the tips to make sure these easy lemon bars come out perfect every time.

Step one: Place the angel food cake mix and lemon pie filling in a large bowl. Gently stir to combine the ingredients.

Step two: Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the batter into the baking dish.

Step three: Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes. Let the cake bars cool. Optional, dust the top with powdered sugar. Cut into squares and serve.

Heather’s recipe tips

• No water needed. Don’t add water to the batter. It’s just the cake mix and lemon filling.
• Don’t overmix. It’s important to gently fold the ingredients together. I like to use a spatula. Too much mixing can deflate the batter.
• Check for doneness. You will know these cake mix lemon bars are done when the top starts to turn light golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
• Let them cool. Make sure to let them completely cool before slicing.

Variations

I love the simplicity of this recipe but you can make it your own with a few variations.

Extra lemon – Pump up the lemon flavor by adding in some lemon zest to the batter. You could also add a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.

Pie filling – Replace the lemon pie filling with cherry pie filling or blueberry pie filling.

Toppings – Top the 2 ingredient lemon bars with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or drizzle this lemon glaze recipe.

Storage

Store: Store these easy cake mix lemon bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. You can also store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Freeze: I like to wrap them in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer safe bag.

More easy dessert recipes

• Dr. Pepper Brownies – Made with the help of a brownie mix.
• Brownie Mix Cookies – Chewy, delicious chocolate cookies.
• Strawberry Bars – Made with strawberry cake mix.
• Pineapple angel food cake – A simple, light cake.