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.

Faizan Ansari shaikh
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These cake bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can use Meyer lemons from my own tree. The flavor is amazing!


Sorber Sorber
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These are the best lemon cake bars I've ever had! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and lemony. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Tasim Afzal
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I've made these cake bars several times now and they're always a hit. I love the combination of sweet and tart, and the crust is always a perfect golden brown.


ERRoR. 777
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These cake bars are perfect for summer! The lemon flavor is refreshing and the crust is flaky and buttery. I love that I can use Meyer lemons from my own tree.


mohamed elsobky
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I made these cake bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the lemon flavor and the gooey texture. I'll definitely be making these again.


Gabriel Tenuta
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These cake bars are delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and lemony. I love the bright citrus flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Shomya Shomya
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These cake bars are a great way to use up Meyer lemons. I love the bright citrus flavor and the gooey texture. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jutt Jutt
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these cake bars changed my mind. The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced and the crust is divine. I'll definitely be making these again.


Rana Thapa
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These cake bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can use Meyer lemons from my own tree. The flavor is amazing!


Michael Ulasi
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I made these cake bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! They sold out in no time. I'll definitely be making them again for my next bake sale.


Nonhlanhla Makhathini
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These are the best lemon cake bars I've ever had! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and lemony. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Emmanuel Kehinde
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I've made these cake bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and tart, and the crust is always a perfect golden brown.


Naeem Jaan
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cake bars turned out perfectly! The lemon flavor is subtle but present, and the crust is crispy and flaky. A keeper recipe!


Mr Avocadoman
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These Meyer lemon cake bars were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the bright citrus flavor and the gooey, buttery texture. I'll definitely be making them again.