Frosted Lemon Brownies
These Frosted Lemon Brownies have a rich, chewy base (giving them their brownie status) topped with (lip puckering!) lemon ermine frosting for an extra burst of citrusy flavor!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Cooling Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 55 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Frosted Lemon Brownies
Servings: 9 lemon brownies
Calories: 767kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
Lemon Frosting
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4-5 medium lemons
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Stir well.
Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter and egg mixture until completely combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are turning slightly golden brown. (You don't want to overbake these brownies!)
Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting.
Lemon Frosting
While the brownies are cooling, make the lemon frosting. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the lemon juice and flour. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes, or until boiling. Boil for one minute, still whisking constantly. Remove from heat and bring to room temperature.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Stop the mixer and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the room-temperature lemon mixture to the bowl of the stand mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy (2-3 minutes), pausing to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Switch to the whisk attachment. Mix on high for 7-8 minutes, or until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled lemon brownies. Slice and serve.
Serving: 1lemon brownie with frosting | Calories: 767kcal