Bars, Blondies & Brownies

Glazed Lemon Cake Bars

An easy-to-make lemon cake, glazed with an even easier lemon glaze!  These cake bars are perfect for Spring or to have on the table at any brunch, bridal shower, baby shower…or just for you and your family (since we are still in the midst of social distancing here).  But I am also thinking about the future and parties and get togethers with family…all of which will need a dessert.  So make sure you pin this!

One of my friends gave me a bag of the HUGEST lemons I have ever seen in my entire life!  Kind of ironic because life seems to be handing me lemons left and right lately.  But when I get lemons, I add sugar.  So now we have cake.

Freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest and my favorite lemon extract from Rodelle!

Glazed Lemon Cake Bars

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Serves: 18 Cooking Time: 26-28 minutes

Ingredients

  • LEMON CAKE:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1-1/2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (I used Rodelle Baker's Extract)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (I used Rodelle)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • LEMON GLAZE:
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • zest from one lemon

Instructions

1

PREPARE CAKE: Pre-heat oven to 350-degrees and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Spray the bottom and the sides of the parchment paper with baking spray and set aside.

2

In the bowl of a stand mixer, affixed with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar on medium-high speed. Add the eggs, one at a time to the mixer. Add the lemon zest, vanilla extract, lemon extract and lemon juice. Mix until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

3

Change the mixer to low speed and add the flour and baking powder. Mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in 350-degree oven for 26-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out without raw batter on it.

4

Let cake cool on the counter completely before removing from the pan and topping with the glaze.

5

PREPARE THE GLAZE: In a medium sized bowl, mix together the melter butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest. Add a small amount of warm water to loosen the glaze or add additional powdered sugar to make a thicker glaze.

6

Spread glaze on cooled cake and immediately add sprinkles (optional). Allow the glaze to set for 3-4 hours before cutting into desired sized bars.

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container. Stays fresh for several days.

XOXO,

Kelly

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4 Comments

  • Reply
    Katherine | Love In My Oven
    April 23, 2020 at 6:40 PM

    So lemony, and so perfect for spring! The sprinkles are a must. Plus I love that you used lemon extract too. So good, Kelly!

  • Reply
    CouponSpoket
    April 29, 2020 at 11:37 AM

    Great article very useful and informative thank you for posting.

  • Reply
    Maria Doss
    May 5, 2020 at 11:36 PM

    Perfect spring/summer cake!!! It looks light and fluffy with picture perfect slices. This cake will be great for Summer bbqs/picnics, whenever that happens 🙂

  • Reply
    Pickled Love
    May 16, 2020 at 9:11 AM

    A lovely recipe to meet my sweet cravings, and also feel free to check my cake that was made just from fresh homemade butter in Pickled Love I would love to try your lemon bars with my farm fresh butter!

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