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Lemon Crumb Cake Bars

These Lemon Crumb Cake Bars are soft, zesty, and topped with a buttery, golden crumble that melts into every bite. Made with fresh lemon juice, Greek yogurt, and an optional lemon glaze, they strike the perfect balance between tangy and sweet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 30 squares
Calories 133.83 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crumb Topping

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Lemon Cake

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek Yogurt
  • Zest from 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Lemon Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice adjust for desired consistency
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 or 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Making the crumb topping

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon (if using), and salt. Stir in the melted butter until clumps form. Set aside.

Make the batter

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix in the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until combined (do not overmix).

Assemble

  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  • Cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift out using the parchment paper and slice into bars.

Glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 133.83kcalCarbohydrates: 19.19gProtein: 1.69gFat: 5.79gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.52gTrans Fat: 0.22gCholesterol: 26.67mgSodium: 69.33mgPotassium: 26.88mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 11.77gVitamin A: 182.99IUVitamin C: 1.69mgCalcium: 18.04mgIron: 0.54mg
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