Description
Zesty lemon brownies with lemon glaze deliver a tangy twist on classic chocolate desserts. Citrus lovers will savor these moist, sweet squares that balance bright acidity with sugary richness. You’ll crave another bite of this refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggs (large)
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tbsps fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preparation: Coat an 8-inch square pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper for effortless brownie removal.
- Batter Creation: Blend melted butter and sugar until smooth. Whisk in eggs, lemon juice, and zest until frothy and well-integrated.
- Dry Ingredients Incorporation: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into wet mixture, maintaining a delicate texture without overmixing.
- Baking Process: Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake at 350F for 22 minutes, watching for golden edges and a set center.
- Cooling and Glaze Preparation: Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan. Meanwhile, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest to create a silky, pourable glaze.
- Finishing Touch: Once cooled, drizzle glaze over brownies, tilting pan to ensure even coverage. Let glaze set for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Serving: Cut into squares and enjoy immediately. Store in an airtight container for optimal freshness, consuming within three days.
Notes
- Zest with Care: Grate lemon zest carefully to avoid bitter white pith, focusing only on the bright yellow outer layer for maximum flavor intensity.
- Minimal Mixing Matters: Stir dry and wet ingredients gently to prevent gluten development, ensuring a tender, delicate brownie texture that melts in your mouth.
- Precise Baking Time: Watch brownies closely around 20-minute mark; ovens vary, so golden edges and slightly jiggly center indicate perfect doneness without drying out.
- Glaze Consistency Control: Add powdered sugar or lemon juice incrementally when preparing glaze, creating a smooth, spreadable coating that sets beautifully without becoming too thick or runny.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg