Fudgy Vegan Brownies
These rich, fudgy vegan brownies are surprisingly simple to make, requiring just one bowl and common pantry ingredients. They are intensely chocolatey with a perfectly moist and dense texture, ideal for satisfying any sweet craving.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 9
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 1.25 cupall-purpose flour
- 0.75 cupunsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cupgranulated sugar
- 0.5 cuplight brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspbaking powder
- 0.75 cupplant-based milk, such as almond or soy
- 0.5 cupvegetable oil
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 0.5 cupvegan chocolate chips
Equipment
8x8 inch baking pan · spatula · wire rack · whisk · oven · large mixing bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
About 5 min
- 2
Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan, or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
About 2 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, salt, and baking powder.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure there are no lumps in the dry ingredients.
- 4
Add the plant-based milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- 5
Mix with a spatula or whisk until just combined and smooth, being careful not to overmix.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Overmixing can lead to tough brownies.
- 6
Fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Save a few for sprinkling on top if desired.
- 7
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
About 1 min
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
About 25 min
Cook’s note: Brownies are best when slightly underbaked for a fudgier texture.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Cooling completely is crucial for fudgy, clean-cut brownies.
Keep it good
Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Empty string if eaten cold