Best Lemon Brownies Recipe (With Lemony Glaze) Recipe
These Best Lemon Brownies combine the moist, tender texture of yellow cake with the bright, tangy flavor of lemon pudding and fresh lemon juice. Finished with a smooth lemon glaze and a sprinkle of lemon zest, this delightful dessert is perfect for citrus lovers looking for a refreshing twist on traditional brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix (I used Betty Crocker)
- 3.4 ounces lemon instant pudding mix
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (more if needed for desired consistency)
- Lemon zest (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the brownies lift out easily.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the lemon brownies.
- Mix the Batter: Using an electric hand mixer, combine the yellow cake mix, lemon pudding mix, 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, eggs, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a medium-sized mixing bowl until well blended.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula to smooth the surface.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 22-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just moist crumbs—avoid wet batter.
- Cool Brownies: Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool for 10 minutes. Then, carefully lift the brownies out using the parchment paper and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make Glaze: While the brownies cool, whisk together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl until smooth. Add more lemon juice a few drops at a time if you want a thinner glaze.
- Finish and Serve: Slice the cooled brownies into squares. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the top and sprinkle with additional lemon zest if desired for a bright finish.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake the brownies to keep them moist and tender.
- If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest or fresh lemon juice slightly.
- The glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding more powdered sugar for thicker or more lemon juice for thinner glaze.
- Ensure that brownies are completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- You can store these brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
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