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Lemon Angel Cake Bars

35 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Recipe by Marina Castle-Kelley

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated Jun. 30, 2023

A neighbor gave me this recipe years ago and it's been in flavor rotation ever since. It can be made ahead and serves a bunch, so it's perfect for parties and potlucks. —Marina Castle, Canyon Country, California

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Lemon Angel Cake Bars

35 reviews
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 20 min
Yield 4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
  • 1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling
  • 1 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, pie filling and coconut until blended; spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
  2. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cooled bars; sprinkle with lemon zest. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Cut into bars or triangles.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 116 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.