Description
A simple and delightful lemon dessert that captures the essence of home-cooked goodness, perfect for gatherings or quiet nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1 tsp of lemon zest
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1/4 tsp of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Combine the melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- Add the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and mix until smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and allow the dessert to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemon dessert, quick dessert, easy baking, lemon bars, homemade dessert
