Lemon Brownie Cake; A Delightful Afternoon Treat with an Amazing Aroma

According to the Saed News family service, cakes are among the most delicious and popular desserts and snacks around the world. They are prepared in many varieties such as fruit cakes, cream cakes, chocolate cakes, cheesecakes, and more—each with its own fans. If you visit pastry shops, you will encounter a wide variety of fruit cakes, chocolate cakes, birthday cakes, cheesecakes, pies, and more, making it very difficult to choose.

Fararu reported that brownies are a popular international dessert, something between a cake and a biscuit, originating from the United States. They were first made in 1893. Americans do not strictly consider brownies as cake; they are generally viewed as a type of dessert.

Lemon brownie is a very special and delicious variation, whose key feature is the aroma and flavor of lemon. If you would like to prepare this dessert at home easily, follow the recipe below.

Ingredients

Cake base:

• Eggs: 2

• Sugar: 1 cup

• Cake flour: 1.5 cups

• Vegetable oil: ½ cup

• Milk: ½ cup

• Chocolate chips: 2 cups

• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon

• Vanilla: a pinch

Custard layer:

• Milk: 1 liter

• Sugar: 1 cup

• Cake flour: 4 tablespoons

• Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons

• Vanilla: a pinch

Lemon layer:

• Lemon juice: 1 cup

• Sugar: 1 cup

• Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon

• Water: 1 cup

• Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon

Preparation Method

First, add eggs, sugar, and vanilla to a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light, creamy, and thick.

Then add oil followed by milk and mix for about 30 seconds. Turn off the mixer.

Add melted chocolate and stir.

Finally, add flour and baking powder and gently fold with a spatula until the mixture is smooth and uniform.

Pour the batter into a greased rectangular baking pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 45 minutes. After baking, let the cake cool completely.

Custard Layer

In a saucepan, mix sugar, flour, cornstarch, and vanilla. Gradually add milk while stirring to avoid lumps.

Place the pot over medium heat and stir continuously until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.

Spread the custard over the cooled cake layer and refrigerate so it sets properly.

Lemon Layer

In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and water. Cook over heat while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.

Let it cool slightly, then pour it over the custard layer. Refrigerate again until fully set.

Serving

After a few hours in the refrigerator, remove the brownie from the pan, cut it into squares, and serve. You may decorate it with coconut powder if desired.

Important Baking Tips

• Always bring ingredients to room temperature before starting.

• Sift dry ingredients like flour several times to make the cake lighter and softer.

• Oven temperature accuracy is crucial; ovens may vary, so a thermometer is recommended.

• Do not open the oven door for at least the first 30 minutes of baking.

• Use precise measurements with a digital scale for best results.

• Proper mixing of eggs is important to avoid an eggy smell in the cake.

• Choose an appropriate baking pan so the batter fills about two-thirds of its height.

• Use high-quality ingredients for best texture and taste.