Yay I've been baking! It's too early to do Easter Cupcakes, plus I forgot to bring all my cupcake goodies back :( boo. I don't know why, I just had a massive craving for some brownies. I haven't ever been a fan of brownies (don't ask why) but I must of smelt or seen some somewhere and it's been in the back of my mind since.
I used a recipe I found online for dairy free brownies but I only ever use these as a guide.
What you'll need:
125g Dairy Free Margarine ( I used Pure)
100g Dairy Free Chocolate ( or near enough, 70% green and black works well or Dark Divine)
50g Ground Almonds
80g Cocoa
300g Caster Sugar
4 Medium Eggs
Dash of Vanilla Essence
& any extras you like. I added some broken Almond pieces and some chocolate chunks :)
Method:
- Pre heat the oven to 180/160 fan
- Grease and line a square baking tin.. they say 25cm ( I just used an average baking tray)
- In a large glass heat proof bowl, place the chocolate and margarine in and set over a pan of simmering water
- Let it melt and stir until glossy and set aside
- In a bowl mix the cocoa, flour, sugar & almonds then pour in the chocolate mixture- very thick
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl or cup and add to the bowl, mix until smooth and silky!
- Add a dash of vanilla essence and any extras i.e. nuts/raisins/chocolate chips!
- Pour into the tin and cook for 25 mins. It should have a crusty top with a soft bottom.
- Allow to cool- it will take a while. Then cut into slices and store :)
MMMmmm!! So so good :)
Kathryn xx