Orange Brownies

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Great Bake-off

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (151)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
about 20 to 24 brownies

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
4 eggs
2 teaspoons pure orange extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 recipe Orange Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan.

Orange Brownies:

Stir together flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add butter, eggs, orange extract, and orange zest. Using a handheld electric mixer, beat until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until light golden brown and set. Remove from oven, allow to cool and pierce entire cake with a fork. Spread the Orange Cream Cheese Frosting over completely cooled brownies. Cut into squares.

Orange Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons softened butter
1 (1-pound) box confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice

In a large mixing bowl, whip the butter and cream cheese together with a hand-held electric mixer. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until it is all combined and smooth. Beat in the orange zest and juice. Spread over brownies.

Yield: enough frosting for 1 batch of brownies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time:

Ease of preparation: easy

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Francine Vicksburg , MS 11-13-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Each time I make these brownies they are a terrific hit. Even teenagers love them!! I followed the recipe exactly. They... were very moist and the flavor is wonderful. I don't quite use all the icing-it makes a pretty thick layer. But hey, different strokes... right? This is becoming one of my "stand-by" desserts.Read more
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Beth Riverside, CA 11-07-2009
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Questioning the Piercing
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I've just found this recipe & haven't made it yet BUT I am wondering...WHAT purpose piercing the "cooled" cake & spreading... Frosting on the "cooled" cake does???? Everytime I have "pierced" a Hot Cake, it was to absorb a liquid to be poured over it. But with this spreadable Frosting on a cooled cake, WHY THE HOLES???? Anyone know??? Beth Riverside, CaRead more
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Tracy Garland, TX 10-18-2009
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Wonderful! Even if you love chocolate, you'll love these
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I took them to work one night and had to print the recipe 10 times for people. Absolutely wonderful but not friendly on the... waistline. Read more
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Paula Petersburg, TX 10-08-2009
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Delicious!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I baked these brownies and shared them at a church function and they were a hit - was asked about the recipe. After reading... the reviews, I used just half the ingredients in the frosting - made perfect amount. Also used slightly smaller pan than 13x9x2 and turned out just the right thickness. Thanks, Paula Deen, for making my day by being able to share with others your wonderful recipe. The reviews are most helpful - very good idea! Read more
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Robert Vallejo, CA 09-26-2009
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If you don't like chocolate, these are great!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

As someone who doesn't like chocolate, yes, I know I'm in the minority, these are a great treat. As others have stated using... Vanilla insteas of Orange extract is better and the frosting recipe should be cut down. These came out nice and moist, chewy and flavorful.Read more
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Richard East Bridgewater, MA 09-04-2009
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These rock!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made these brownies several times and have switched the flavoring to make lemon brownies too. These come out great... either way. Thanks Paula!Read more