Three ingredients, one bowl, one pan, and under 40 minutes: that is all it takes to produce a batch of lemon bars that serves up to 12 people. Built around sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and yellow cake mix, this recipe skips eggs, oil, and water entirely — and still delivers a melt-in-your-mouth result. At a total cost of under $6, it is one of the most budget-friendly desserts a home baker can keep in rotation.
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- —Only 3 ingredients, 10 minutes of prep
- —Feeds 9–12 people for under $6
- —Naturally nut-free, easily made gluten-free
Three pantry staples, zero mixer required
The entire recipe rests on three items most kitchens already stock: one 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup of lemon juice, and one 18.25 oz box of yellow cake mix. A dusting of powdered sugar at the end is optional but recommended for presentation.
