Gooey Lemon Bars
Ingredients
For the crust:1 package Namaste Foods Organic Yellow Cake Mix
1/3 cup oil or unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest
For the filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, butter or oil, lemon juice, zest and egg. Press into the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish.
- Combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and eggs in a medium bowl with electric mixer. Beat until fluffy. Pour over crust. Bake in a 325°F oven for 40-45 minutes. For best results, under bake a little to get more definition in layers. Remove from oven and cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours (or overnight) for best flavor.