Description
Gluten-Free Lemon Brownies are a zesty, fudgy dessert perfect for lemon lovers. These rich brownies feature a vibrant citrus flavor from fresh lemon zest and juice, topped with a tangy lemon cream cheese icing for an irresistible gluten-free treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 250g caster or granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 170g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 45g freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 150g plain gluten-free flour blend
- ½ tsp xanthan gum (omit if flour blend contains it)
- ¼ tsp salt
- For Icing:
- 120g powdered sugar
- 55g full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
- 10g freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of ½ lemon
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste or 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Infuse Sugar: Mix sugar and lemon zest, rubbing zest into sugar until fragrant.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Add Lemon Juice: Stir in lemon juice for a smooth batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 20-22 minutes. Cool completely before icing.
- Prepare Icing: Combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Ice and Set: Spread icing on cooled brownies and let set before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Slight underbaking gives a fudgier texture.
- Skip xanthan gum if your gluten-free blend includes it.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
