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Lemon Curd Cake Bars Recipe

Lemon Curd Cake Bars Recipe
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4.8 from 9 reviews

These luscious lemon curd cake bars are soft, moist, and bursting with citrus flavor. Topped with a creamy lemon curd swirl frosting, they’re sunshine in every bite—ideal for spring gatherings, summer picnics, or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon curd, plus extra for swirling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Add lemon and sour cream: Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
  6. Bake: Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and frost: Allow cake to cool completely in the pan. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and lemon juice, beating until light and fluffy. Fold in ¼ cup lemon curd.
  8. Frost and swirl: Spread frosting over the cooled cake. Swirl additional lemon curd on top using a knife or skewer.
  9. Chill and serve: Chill the frosted cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing into bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Adjust lemon juice and zest to suit your taste preferences.
  • Store leftover bars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Lemon Curd Cake Bars, Lemon Dessert Recipe, Lemon Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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