Description
Bright and tender bars that bridge the gap between cake and brownie, bursting with citrus flavor and a hint of vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (226–227 g)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (400 g)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 120 mL)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze) (120 g)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly glossy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the flour and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing. Fold in the lemon zest and the 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack (about 1–2 hours) to let the glaze set properly.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled brownies, let it set for 15–20 minutes, then slice and enjoy.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and aroma. Ensure you do not overbake to keep the brownies moist. Can be served with butter or spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 42.5g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg