Lemon Brownies
Delightfully citrusy treats that are a refreshing twist on traditional brownies, topped with a zesty lemon glaze.
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 3/4 cup Granulatzucker (Granulated Sugar) Always opt for organic sugar if possible for the best flavor.
- 1/2 cup ungesalzene Butter, Zimmertemperatur (Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature) Leave it at room temperature for about an hour before starting.
- 1 zitrone abgerieben (ca. 2 EL Lemon Zest) Fresh zest is essential for an authentic lemon flavor—don’t skip this!
- 2 tablespoons frisch gepresster Zitronensaft (Fresh Lemon Juice) Make sure it’s fresh-pressed for the best taste.
- 1 teaspoon Zitronenextrakt (Lemon Extract) Use pure extract for a more intense taste.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilleextrakt (Vanilla Extract) Brings a note of warmth and complexity.
- 2 large Eier (Large Eggs) Room temperature eggs are ideal for better emulsification.
- 1 large Eigelb (1 Egg Yolk) Cocooning the brownies in tenderness.
- 1 cup Weizenmehl (All-Purpose Flour) Helps achieve that perfect structure.
- 1/2 teaspoon Backpulver (Baking Powder) For a bit of lift.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salz (Salt) Balances flavor.
For the Glaze
- 1 cup Puderzucker (Confectioners’ Sugar) Adds a sweet finishing touch.
- 2 tablespoons Zitronensaft oder Wasser (Lemon Juice or Water) Moistens and sweetens the glaze.
- 1 teaspoon Zitronenschale (Lemon Zest for Glaze) More zing on top!
- 1 teaspoon Zitronenextrakt (Lemon Extract for Glaze) To reinforce that lemon flavor.
Instructions
Prep and Baking
- Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a 23x23 cm baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the lemon zest, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon extract, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Allow the brownies to cool, then prepare the glaze by whisking together the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon extract.
- Spread the glaze generously over the cooled brownies and cut into squares.
Notes
These brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for about a week. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense brownies.