Fudgy Dairy Free Brownies
Made without butter, these rich, dairy-free brownies have a shiny, crinkly top, a dense, fudgy center, and a deep chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅓ cup Cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon Espresso powder
- 7 oz Dark chocolate or semisweet
- ¾ cups Flour
Instructions
Mix the Wet & Dry Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, egg yolk, salt, espresso powder, and vanilla extract. Sift in the cocoa powder. Whisk vigorously until smooth and combined.
- Melt the dark chocolate (in the microwave or over a double boiler) and whisk it thoroughly into the wet mixture until glossy.
Fold & Bake
- Add the all-purpose flour to the bowl. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined and no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes, or until the top is crinkly and set.
Cool & Slice
- Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour before slicing, so they set properly and don't crumble.
Notes
- Room-Temperature Eggs: Ensure your eggs are at room temperature so they incorporate smoothly into the batter without seizing the warm melted chocolate.
- Don't Overmix: Fold the flour in gently just until combined. Overmixing develops gluten and turns fudgy brownies into dry, cakey bars.
- Weigh Your Flour: Measure your flour in grams using a digital kitchen scale to prevent packing excess flour into measuring cups.
- Cool Before Slicing: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan for a full hour so they firm up and slice into clean, perfect squares.
- Use a Metal Pan: Bake in a metal pan rather than glass or ceramic to ensure even heat conduction, crisp edges, and a fudgy center.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 51IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 2mg
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