Description
These lemon brownies offer a moist, fudgy texture bursting with zesty lemon flavor and are topped with a tangy glaze, making them a refreshing and sweet citrus treat.
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
- 3.4 ounces lemon instant pudding mix
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (more if needed)
- Lemon zest, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, dry pudding mix, lemon juice, eggs, and lemon zest using an electric hand mixer until well blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 22-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with only moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Using the parchment paper, lift the brownies out of the pan and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the brownies are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Once the brownies are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top and sprinkle with additional lemon zest if desired.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the brownies are completely cool before glazing for best results.
- Adjust the lemon juice in the glaze to reach your desired consistency.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
