Description
Moist, fudgy brownies with a vibrant citrus punch. Sharp lemon zest and juice cut through dark chocolate depth for a balanced, crowd-pleasing dessert. Bright, not too sweet, and rich in texture.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups self-rising flour
2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Spray 8×8-inch pan with cooking spray
Line with parchment paper
In bowl, whisk cocoa, flours, sugars, and salt
Add melted butter, mix until crumbly
Mix in eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth
Pour batter into prepared pan
Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
Cool completely before slicing into 16 squares
Notes
Use coconut oil instead of butter for dairy-free
Increase zested peel to 2 tablespoons for stronger lemon flavor
Substitute with black chocolate if cocoa is unavailable
Avoid overmixing batter to maintain fudgy texture
Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg