Welcome to the delectable realm of lemon cake squares, where sweet and tangy flavors dance in perfect harmony. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating mouth-watering lemon cake squares that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. From zesty lemon curd fillings to buttery crusts and fluffy cake layers, we'll unveil the secrets behind achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures in this classic dessert. So put on your apron, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for lemon cake squares.
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BEST LEMON SQUARES
I'd lost my family recipe for lemon squares and spent a lot of time trying new ones that would measure up. None did, but thankfully I recently found the recipe again. Best lemon squares out there.
Provided by beth
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Process 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the crust are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool crust to room temperature.
- Beat white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; pour onto the cooled crust.
- Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool lemon squares completely; dust the top with more confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 162.9 mg, Sugar 39.4 g
LEMON SQUARES
I'm expected to bring these bars to bridal showers and family gatherings. The combination of sweet and tart tastes is sure to please. -Mary Larson, Maplewood, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 16-20 minutes or until set and top is golden brown., For topping, combine the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Pour over crust (pan will be full). Bake 16-20 minutes or until set and top is golden brown. Cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
LEMON CAKE SQUARES
Make and share this Lemon Cake Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cuisinebymae
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 40 squares
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Cream margarine and sugar.
- Stir in eggs.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir into creamed mixture.
- Stir in the milk until well combined.
- Pour into a greased and floured 13"X 9"X 2" pan.
- Bake at 350F.
- for 25 minutes.
- Combine lemon juice and sugar.
- Spoon over hot cake.
- Bake at 350F.
- for 5 minutes.
- Cut while still warm into squares.
LEMON CREAM SQUARES
Steps:
- Set up grill for indirect cooking over medium heat. (No heat source under cookies). Spray 9 by 13-inch foil pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- For lemon layer:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat with an electric mixer on low speed the cake mix, butter, and egg until well combined and smooth. Press cake mixture evenly into prepared pan; set aside.
- For top layer:
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and lemon or lime gelatin on medium speed until creamy. Add eggs and beat until smooth.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over cake layer. Place foil pan in a second foil pan for stability and insulation. Place on hot grill away from heat. Cover and bake 40 to 50 minutes. Rotate pan halfway through baking. Remove from grill and cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Indoor:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray 9 by 13-inch baking pan lightly with cooking spray; set aside. Prepare cake layers as directed above. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until cake barely start to pull away from sides. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
LEMON SQUARES
The recipe for these sweet, tart squares, adapted from the "Wellesley Cookie Exchange Cookbook" by Susan Mahnke Peery, was published in The Times in December 1990, part of a Christmas cookie roundup. But they can be made for just about any occasion, whether you're in the holiday spirit or just craving something with a little pucker. The buttery shortbread mellows a lemon topping, as does the dusting of confectioners' sugar. Make it to cap off a weeknight dinner, or for a weekend afternoon snack, paired with a cup of tea.
Provided by Dena Kleiman
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together two cups flour, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and salt. Add melted butter and stir to thoroughly combine. Spread with clean hands in an even layer into a 9-by-13-inch pan and bake for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, baking powder and remaining flour. Pour onto the hot baked shell and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until just set. Using a small, fine meshed sieve, sift remaining confectioners' sugar on top when cool. Cut into equal bars.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 155 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMON CHEESECAKE SQUARES
This smooth square summertime dessert combines rich, lemony cheesecake and a sweet graham-cracker crust.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 3h
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make the crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. Crimp overhang under rim of pan.
- In a food processor, blend graham crackers with sugar until finely ground; add butter and pulse until moistened.
- Transfer crumb mixture to prepared pan, and pat in gently (wipe processor bowl clean, and reserve for making filling). Bake until beginning to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. While crust is baking, make filling.
- Make the filling: Place cream cheese in food processor; blend until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice; blend until smooth.
- Pour mixture onto hot crust in pan; smooth top. Return to oven, and bake until set (filling should jiggle only slightly when pan is gently shaken), 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool completely in pan. Cover very loosely with plastic wrap; chill until firm, at least 2 hours (and up to 2 days). Use foil overhang to lift cheesecake out of pan. With metal spatula, lift cheesecake from foil; cut into 16 squares.
LEMON CHEESECAKE SQUARES
Blogger Stephanie Wise of Girl versus Dough adapts Betty's super popular, super-delicious lemon cheesecake recipe for a 13x9-inch pan-perfect for a crowd! Learn to make this recipe with our how-to article.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 6h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil extending over 2 short sides of pan to be used as "handles" to remove cheesecake from pan later. Lightly spray foil with cooking spray; lightly flour.
- In large bowl, stir together Crust ingredients until mixture is crumbly; press evenly in bottom of pan.
- In same large bowl, beat cream cheese, pudding, sugar and sour cream with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and just until blended. Pour Filling into pan; smooth top with spatula.
- Bake 45 minutes or until cheesecake is set around edges and about 3 inches of center still wobbles slightly. Turn off oven; open door at least 4 inches. Leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes to cool.
- Remove cheesecake from oven; place on cooling rack. Cool 30 minutes.
- Tent foil over top of cheesecake. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- To serve, remove cheesecake from pan by lifting with foil "handles." Place on serving platter; remove excess foil. Pipe or spoon whipped topping over top of cheesecake; sprinkle with additional grated lemon peel.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
LEMON MERINGUE DESSERT SQUARES
If you love lemon meringue like I do, you will enjoy this great little variation. It comes from a Pillsbury cookbook, "Best of the Bake-off". Time to cool (an additional 2 hours) is not included in prep time.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Grease 13x9-inch pan.
- In large bowl, combine cake mix, 1/2 cup butter and egg.
- Mix at low speed until crumbly.
- Press mixture in bottom of greased pan.
- In medium saucepan, combine 1 1/3 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt.
- Gradually stir in water; blend until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolks; return egg mixture to saucepan.
- Cook until mixture is bubbly.
- (Mixture will be very thick.) Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons butter, lemon peel and lemon juice.
- Pour filling over crust.
- In small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar at medium speed until soft peaks form, about 1 minute.
- Add 1/2 cup sugar (1 tablespoon at a time) beating at high speed until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
- Spread meringue over hot filling.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
- Cool 1 hour.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
- Cut into squares.
- Hint: To cut perfect slices of meringue desserts, dip knife in water before cutting.
- After each cut, wipe knife clean and dip it in water again.
LEMON SQUARES III
These squares have a nice lemony taste to them for all of the lemon lovers.
Provided by Heather
Categories Desserts Fruit Desserts Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter until the mixture is mealy. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x9 inch pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light, and stir in the 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Combine 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder and salt (if desired); whisk into the eggs. Stir in the coconut. Pour over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until center is set and bars are golden. Cool and frost. To make the frosting: In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Mix in the lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time as needed for desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 53.8 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
LEMON CHEESECAKE SQUARES
Whether I'm hosting friends or sending a plate to work with my husband, these creamy elegant cheesecake squares are always a hit. It's a wonderful make-ahead dessert that easily serves a large group.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, oats and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Press dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and zest. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Carefully spoon over jam. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LEMON SQUARES
Lemon squares combine the wonderful flavor of freshly squeezed lemon juice with just a few staples such as sugar, flour, eggs, and milk in this simple Lemon Squares dessert. But not only the ingredients are simple-the recipe is too.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield Makes about two dozen 2-inch squares
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish; line dish with waxed paper.
- Make crust: An adult should grate butter on a cheese grater with large holes. In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Add butter; stir with a wooden spoon until combined and mixture looks crumbly.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish; press evenly onto bottom with your hands. Chill crust in freezer 15 minutes. Bake until slightly golden, 16 to 18 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make filling: In a large (1 quart) liquid measuring cup, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, and salt until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and milk.
- An adult should remove crust from the oven and pour filling mixture over hot crust. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake until filling is set and edges are slightly golden brown, about 18 minutes. An adult should remove dish from the oven. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Grip paper; lift out dessert, and set on cutting board. With a sieve, dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.
LEMON CHEESECAKE SQUARES
These cheesecake bars shine with fresh lemon flavor and have a stunning marbled surface. Feel free to shake up the flavors by using other fresh citrus juices and zests.
Provided by Dan Langan
Categories dessert
Time 6h30m
Yield 24 squares
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the crust: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch cake pan with the baking spray and line with parchment paper, allowing at least 2 inches of overhang on the two long sides. Lightly coat the parchment with the baking spray.
- Combine the cookie crumbs, sugar, lemon zest and salt in a food processor or gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add the melted butter and pulse until evenly moistened. Press the mixture about 1 inch up the sides of the prepared cake pan, then press to cover the bottom evenly. Bake until the edges just become golden and the crust is fragrant, 8 to 9 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling.
- For the filling: Beat the cream cheese in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Use your fingers to rub together the sugar, lemon zest and salt in a small bowl until the mixture is fragrant. Gradually add the sugar mixture to the cream cheese on low speed, then raise the speed to medium and beat until smooth, about 30 seconds. Scrape the bowl, then beat for another few seconds to combine.
- Mix in the lemon juice and vanilla on low speed until combined. Mix in half of the beaten eggs and until combined, about 30 seconds. Scrape the bowl and paddle well and then mix in the remaining half of the beaten eggs on low speed just until combined.
- Pour the batter over the freshly baked warm crust and spread smooth. Place the lemon curd in a resealable plastic bag and snip a corner. Pipe lines of the lemon curd across the batter (alternately, spoon small dollops of curd across the batter.) Use a toothpick to swirl the curd and batter together slightly.
- Place the baking pan in a slightly larger baking pan or roasting pan. Place in the center of the oven. Very carefully pour about 1 inch of steaming hot water into the larger pan to create a water bath. Gently slide the oven rack back in place and close the door. Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees F and bake until the center barely jiggles, 42 to 45 minutes. The temperature at the center of the cheesecake should be about 150 degrees F.
- Once baked, turn off the oven, prop open the door and allow the cheesecake to cool down inside the oven for 45 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, use the parchment overhang to pull the cheesecake out of the pan. Peel down the sides of the parchment and cut into 24 bars. Serve immediately or store tightly covered for up to 3 days.
Tips:
- Use the right ingredients: Make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and that they are fresh and of good quality. This will greatly impact the taste and texture of your lemon cake squares.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake. Creaming the butter and sugar together also helps to dissolve the sugar, which will prevent it from crystallizing and making the cake grainy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling. Be sure to beat the eggs until they are fully incorporated into the batter and there are no streaks of egg white remaining.
- Add the flour and baking powder in three additions, alternating with the milk: This will help to prevent the batter from becoming too thick or lumpy. Be sure to mix the batter until just combined, overmixing will result in a tough cake.
- Add the lemon zest and juice: This will give the cake a bright and lemony flavor. Be sure to use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best flavor.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through. Overbaking will result in a dry and crumbly cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake. You can also chill the cake for a few hours before frosting, this will make it easier to spread the frosting evenly.
- Serve the cake at room temperature: This will allow the flavors to fully develop and the frosting to soften. You can also store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Lemon cake squares are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your lemon cake squares turn out perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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