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Orange Brownies

Refreshingly zesty orange brownies with a moist, cakey texture and citrus glaze are perfect whenever you crave a light, citrusy dessert!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 95kcal
Author David & Debbie Spivey

Useful Equipment:

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure orange extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest finely grated + extra zest for garnish

Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt to incorporate. Add in the butter, eggs, orange extract, and orange zest; beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan; bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from the oven and pierce with a fork across the whole layer of the brownie.

Prepare the Glaze

  • In a small bowl, combine all the glaze ingredients, whisking until smooth. Pour the glaze onto the brownie sheet. I found it easier to carefully pick up the entire pan tipi it and rotate it from top to bottom and side to side to spread the glaze across the whole sheet.
  • Cool cake and cut into squares, garnish with orange zest.

Notes

  • Use fresh orange zest for a vibrant flavor.
  • Make sure the butter is soft and at room temperature before mixing.
  • Measure flour accurately to avoid dense brownies.
  • Do not over-mix the batter. Mix the batter gently to keep it light.
  • Check doneness with a toothpick—avoid overbaking.
  • Pierce the surface of the brownies after baking for glaze absorption.
  • Cool completely before slicing and glazing so the glaze doesn't run off, and the brownies are cut cleanly.
  • Garnish with orange zest to make them fancy.
  • Leftover brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness. However, I like them cold, so I store them in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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