Ingredients
Unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour for crust
1/4 cup all-purpose flour for filling
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Beat butter, 2 cups flour, powdered sugar, and salt for crust
Press crust into 13×9-inch baking dish and bake 25 minutes
In saucepan, whisk eggs, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, and zest
Pour filling over hot crust and bake 15 minutes at 325°F (160°C)
Cool completely, then refrigerate 30 minutes before slicing into 24 squares
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs for fluffier filling
Fresh lemon zest and juice are essential for vibrant flavor
Omit salt if using salted butter
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Classic American Cake Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg