Lemon Bars

Ingredients

Cake

• 1 C butter, softened
• 2 C sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tsp lemon extract
• 1¾ C all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp grated lemon zest

Frosting

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbs butter, softened
• 2 C confectioners' sugar
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1½ tsp grated lemon zest

Directions

Cake

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, then beat in eggs and lemon extract.
2. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in lemon zest.
3. Spread into a greased 13x9" baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until center is set and edges are golden brown. Cool completely.

Frosting

1. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and zest. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.