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lemon brownies with lemon frosting

Lemon Brownies with Lemon Frosting Recipe

These Lemon Brownies with Lemon Frosting are for the lemon lover in your life. These are like lemon bars with the texture of a fudgy brownie.
Serving15
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

Lemon Brownies

  • 16 Tablespoons salted butter, 2 sticks, room temperature
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • dash vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon double acting baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon zest

Lemon Frosting

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoons fresh lemon zest, to garnish

Equipment

Instructions

Lemon Brownies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9 X 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  •  In the bowl of a stand-up mixer, cream together the butter and sugar on high speed.
  • Add the eggs one at a time mixing between each addition.
  • Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
  • Right on top of the wet ingredients, add the all-purpose flour, double-acting baking powder, salt, and fresh lemon zest. Mix on low speed until combined. Do not over-mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smooth with a rubber spatula, and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and cooling completely.

Lemon Frosting

  • In the bowl of a stand-up mixer, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and lemon juice on medium-high speed until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until incorporated.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled lemon brownies and sprinkle with lemon zest.

Notes

  • To store the brownies for next time, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze them individually with plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 328 kcal · Carbohydrates: 40 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 18 g · Saturated Fat: 11 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 88 mg · Sodium: 193 mg · Potassium: 70 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 26 g · Vitamin A: 574 IU · Vitamin C: 5 mg · Calcium: 42 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert