Description
Bright, chewy lemon brownies made from cake mix and pudding mix, finished with a tangy lemon glaze that adds a citrusy pop in every bite.
Ingredients
- Brownies:
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- 1 box (about 3.4 oz) lemon instant pudding mix
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (add a few drops more if needed)
- Lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line an 8‑inch square baking dish with parchment paper and spray lightly so the brownies lift out easily.
- In a bowl, combine the cake mix, lemon pudding mix, lemon juice, eggs, and lemon zest using a mixer until smooth. This gives a dense, chewy batter. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 22–24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with only a few crumbs. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then lift out using the parchment and cool completely. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice (add more lemon juice, dropwise, to reach desired consistency).
- Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled brownies and garnish with lemon zest if desired.
- Slice into 9 squares and serve.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake, or the brownies will dry out. A few moist crumbs on the toothpick is okay. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- If glaze is too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar. If too thick, a few drops of lemon juice will help. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Using lemon instant pudding mix boosts lemon flavor and moisture. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Letting the brownies cool completely before glazing helps the glaze set nicely without melting into the brownies. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert / Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 286 (estimate) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Sugar: 34 g (estimate) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Sodium: approx. 420 mg (estimate) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Fat: 2 g (estimate) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Saturated Fat: 1 g (estimate) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 64 g (estimate) :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Fiber: 1 g (estimate) :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
- Protein: 3 g (estimate) :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- Cholesterol: 41 mg (estimate) :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
