Best Lemon Brownies Recipe (With Lemony Glaze) Recipe
These Best Lemon Brownies offer a delightful twist on traditional brownies by using yellow cake mix and lemon pudding mix to create a soft, tangy lemon-flavored treat. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze and an optional sprinkle of lemon zest, these brownies are perfect for lemon lovers looking for a quick and easy dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Brownies
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix (e.g., Betty Crocker)
- 3.4 ounces lemon instant pudding mix
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (plus 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 after baking.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking.
- Mix the Batter: Using an electric hand mixer, combine the yellow cake mix, lemon instant pudding mix, fresh lemon juice, eggs, and lemon zest in a medium bowl until fully blended and smooth.
- Transfer Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and spread it out with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Bake: Bake the brownies for 22 to 24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only moist crumbs, avoiding wet batter.
- Cool the Brownies: Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool for 10 minutes. Then, using the parchment paper, carefully lift the brownies out of the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the brownies cool, whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl until smooth. Add more lemon juice by drops if you prefer a thinner glaze.
- Finish and Serve: Slice the cooled brownies into 9 squares. Drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the top and garnish with additional lemon zest if desired before serving.
Notes
- Ensure not to overbake the brownies to keep them moist and tender.
- Adjust the lemon juice in the glaze to achieve your preferred sweetness and consistency.
- Parchment paper lining helps to easily lift the brownies out of the pan without breaking.
- Storing brownies in an airtight container at room temperature keeps them fresh for up to 3 days.
- For an extra lemony flavor, add more lemon zest to the batter or glaze.