Vegan Brownies Recipe – Nora Cooks

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp Ground Flax
  • ½ Cup water
  • ½ Cup Vegan Butter
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Cup Flour

 

Method

  • Prep a pan by placing baking paper into it and set to the side
  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius
  • Make the flax eggs by stirring together the ground flax and water. Set aside to thicken
  • Melt the vegan butter and measure 1/2 cup either in a saucepan which is quick or in 20 second intervals in the microwave
  • In a large bowl, whisk the melted vegan butter and sugars together. Add the flax eggs and vanilla. Whisk until combined and smooth
  • Into the same bowl, sift flour and cocoa powder. Add a pinch of salt and baking powder and combine simply with a spatula
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top with a spoon or your hands
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes
  • Allow to cool for around 15 minutes and this usually allows them also to firm up
  • Remove from the pan let cool for another 15 minutes before slicing them and serving

 

Cheesecake Brownies

Ingredients

  • Brownie Batter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • Cheese Layer
  • 225g cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  • Preheat Oven to 180 degrees Celsius
  • Line a baking tin with baking paper
  • Melt the butter down either in a saucepan or in the microwave in 30 second intervals
  • Add in the cocoa powder and mix together
  • Add sugar and whisk until combined. Add the eggs, vanilla extract and combine them into the mixture
  • Add flour and fold, using a rubber spatula, just until combined. Set aside 1/3 cup of the batter and pour the rest into the prepared pan. Smooth the top
  • Beat together the cream cheese and the sugar until a smooth paste forms
  • Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined
  • Dollop onto the brownie batter then take the reserved brownie batter and dollop that on top of the cheese
  • Using a fork or a toothpick swirl the two together to create a marbled effect
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheesecake is set and an instrument inserted into the brownies comes out with just moist crumbs and not batter. It should not be dry
  • Allow the cheesecake to set and cool down completely
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days
  • For a Gluten Free version simply purchase gluten free flour!