Name: Hilo Bay Cafes LEMON ZEST BROWNIES Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 1.5 cups granulated sugar; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 3 pieces large eggs; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup cocoa powder; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 2 tbs lemon zest; 0.5 cup powdered sugar; 2 tbs lemon juice

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Indulge in our decadent Lemon Zest Brownies, where rich chocolate meets a refreshing burst of zesty lemon. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, with a soft, fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a light lemon glaze for an extra citrusy kick, these brownies are the ultimate treat for anyone seeking a unique twist on a classic favorite.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Preheat the Oven

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat.

Melt the Butter

Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted butter until well combined.

Mix Sugars

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Add Eggs and Vanilla

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Combine Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Mix Ingredients

Fold in the lemon zest until evenly distributed throughout the brownie batter.

Add Lemon Zest

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

Bake

Allow the brownies to cool in the pan. In the meantime, prepare the lemon frosting by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies.

Cool and Frost

Cut the brownies into squares and serve. Enjoy your lemon zest brownies!

Serve

unsalted butter

granulated sugar

brown sugar

large eggs

vanilla extract

all-purpose flour

cocoa powder

baking powder

salt

lemon zest

powdered sugar

lemon juice

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Make LEMON ZEST BROWNIES Recipe in just 45m. Indulge in our decadent Lemon Zest Brownies, where rich chocolate meets a refreshing burst of zesty lemon. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, with a soft, fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a light lemon glaze for an extra citrusy kick, these brownies are the ultimate treat for anyone seeking a unique twist on a classic favorite.

Lemon Zest Brownies Recipe

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