Description
Strawberry Brownies with a refreshing lemon glaze, combining rich chocolate flavors with fruity sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the brownies are baking, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl.
- Once the brownies are done, let them cool before drizzling the lemon glaze on top.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the glaze to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg