CHOCOLATE LEMON CREAM BARS

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A jazzed-up chocolate cake mix forms the layers that sandwich is a lemony cream cheese center in these bars shared by Renee Schwebach. "I took these treats to the office, and they were a big hit with my co-workers," she writes from Dumont, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, butter and egg on low speed until combined. Stir in walnuts. Set aside 1 cup for topping. press the remaining mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the milk, egg, lemon juice and zest until blended. Pour over the crust. Crumble reserved cake mixture over the top. , Bake for 18-22 minutes or until set. Cool completely before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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