MEYER LEMON CAKE BARS

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Tart, moist, and buttery-rich, these meyer lemon cake bars are a cross between a lemon brownie and a snack cake. With a tangy glaze drizzled over the top, they're lemony-sweet perfection.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
2 teaspoons Meyer lemon zest (about one medium lemon)
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice
2 teaspoons Meyer lemon zest (another medium lemon)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter a 9" x 9" baking pan and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer affixed with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed until fluffy, about two minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add the the lemon juice and lemon zest and beat on low just until combined.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Pour the flour mixture into the butter/sugar/lemon mixture and mix together until blended.
  • Spread mixture in the baking pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, until the cake bars begin to get golden brown around the edges, and are set in the middle.
  • Cool for about 20 - 30 minutes.
  • Make the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • Drizzle glaze over the top of the cake bars.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

Natasha Aubeeluck
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These bars are delicious! I love the bright lemon flavor and the gooey texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Alba Farez
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Amogelang Matlholwe
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These bars were easy to make and they turned out great! The lemon flavor was perfect and the bars were so moist and tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Obamelang Langwane
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making them again.


Cameron Landry
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These bars were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best lemon bars he's ever had.


Matloob Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great! They were so moist and flavorful. The lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Angel fariya
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These are the best lemon cake bars I've ever had! The lemon flavor is so bright and refreshing, and the bars are so moist and tender. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Shelly Fotos
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I made these bars for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The lemon flavor was perfect and the bars were so moist and tender.


Fay E. Glasgow
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These bars are delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect and the texture is so moist and tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Susie Cavazos
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I love these lemon cake bars! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the bright lemon flavor and the gooey texture. I always get compliments when I bring these to parties.


kari garrioch
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These lemon cake bars are amazing!! I made them for my family and they were a huge hit. The bars are so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


rana ali
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Just made these Meyer Lemon Cake Bars and they are heavenly! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced and the bars are so moist and tender. I will definitely be making these again and again.