Blonde Orange Brownies
Blonde Orange Brownies are moist and citrusy, with a rich and fruity cream cheese frosting on top.
Yields 15 servings
Ingredients
Blonde Orange Brownie:
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
- 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp orange zest, *See NOTES
- 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice, *See NOTES
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour, stir, spoon & level
- 1 tsp salt
Orange Cream Frosting:
- 8 ounces (226 g) block-style cream cheese, softened
- 4 Tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Tbsp orange zest
- 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice, or more, if needed to reach desired frosting consistency
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- For the Brownies: Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Add the eggs and mix well. Scrape bowl. Add the orange zest and juice. Mix until incorporated.
- Add the flour and salt. Mix until just combined. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350℉ for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. The top and edges will be lightly browned.
- Make the Frosting: In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the orange zest, 1 Tbsp of orange juice, and the powdered sugar. Mix until incorporated. Add up to 1 Tbsp more orange juice if needed, depending on desired taste/consistency.
- Pierce the entire sheet of brownies with a fork while still warm. Spread frosting over the top. Refrigerate until cool. Then cut and serve. Keep leftovers refrigerated.
Notes
- You will need a total of 2-3 fresh oranges for juice and zest needed for this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 brownie | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 183mg | Sugar: 35g