- Prep the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to (). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Combine the Magic: In a large mixing bowl, scoop the entire can of lemon pie filling and pour in the entire box of cake mix.
- Mix Simple: Using a wooden spoon or spatula, mix the ingredients until they are just combined. Do not overmix. The resulting batter will be thick, sticky, and slightly gummy—this is exactly what you want!
- Spread and Bake: Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish. Use the back of your spoon to gently spread the batter evenly across the bottom of the pan.
- Bake Time: Bake for . The bars are done when the edges are set and lightly golden brown, and the center no longer jiggles.
- Cool Completely: This is the most important (and hardest) step! Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before cutting. Cooling allows them to firm up and makes for clean, neat slices.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Dust generously with powdered sugar for a professional, beautiful finish. Slice into squares and serve!
Chef's Tip: For an extra layer of flavor and texture, sprinkle cup of shredded coconut or white chocolate chips over the top before baking.
A Note on Cake Mix Choices
The type of cake mix you choose will influence the final texture of your bars:
- Angel Food Cake Mix: Creates a lighter, airier bar with a fluffy, cake-like top.
- Yellow Cake Mix: Results in a denser, chewier, and slightly richer bar that holds its shape very well.
Either way, you get a deliciously lemony dessert that’s ready in under an hour. Enjoy the simplest path to dessert perfection!
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