Orange Blossom Brownies Recipe

Name: Orange Blossom Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHOCOLATE LAYER; 1/4 lb unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares; 1 cup flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon orange extract; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; ORANGE LAYER; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 4 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice; 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon orange flower water (optional); 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; 4 eggs, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

CHOCOLATE LAYER
1/4 lb unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
ORANGE LAYER
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange flower water (optional)
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
4 eggs, lightly beaten

1
Melt the butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, the upper pan should not touch the water.
2
Preheat oven to 325*F. Brush a 9 X 13 inch pan with melted butter and dust lightly with flour or spray generously with cooking spray.
3
Stir the flour, baking powder and salt together. In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, sugar and orange zest until well blended. Add the orange and vanilla extracts to the melted butter ahd chocolate and stir into the egg mixture. Add the dry ingredients, mixing well. Spread the batter into prepared pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes until mixture is set, but not dry. Cool about 10 minutes.
4
Sift the sugar, flour and baking powder for the orange layer together in a large bowl. Whisk in the orange zest, orange and lemon juices, the orange flower water if using, and the orange extract. Whisk in the eggs, stirring until smooth. Pour over the pre-baked bottom and bake another 40 to 50 minutes, until the filling puffs up. The top should be light golden brown and the filling set. Cool completely. Refrigerate until cold before cutting. You will need to wipe the knife between cuts, as necessary -- to serve dust with confectioner's sugar if desire.

1556

kcal

Calories

Fat

220

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHOCOLATE LAYER, 1/4 lb unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, 3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, 1 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Orange Blossom Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Orange Blossom Brownies

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