Description
A delightful dessert that balances the sweetness of brown sugar with the tangy freshness of lemon, featuring a soft, chewy texture and a burst of citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl. Then, mix in the brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Can also be paired with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 100mg