This brownie cake is a favorite in our house, especially for the biggest sweet tooth! I always have the ingredients on hand, and it can be baked either in the oven or even cooked on the stove in an ordinary frying pan. Depending on how long you bake it, the texture changes—you can make it juicy and soft or more like a crispy cookie. Both options are delicious in their own way!
To make your brownie healthier, you can substitute sugar with ten dates, blended with water. However, finding sugar-free chocolate can be tricky. I’m still working on perfecting a completely sugar-free version, but using cocoa powder and a bit more oil might do the trick.
Brownie
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Grain Flour
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 50 g Dark Chocolate
- 4 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 cup Coconut oil
- 1 tbsp Flax Seeds grounded
- 100 ml Water
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla
- 1 tsp Peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- Add 3 tablespoons of warm water to the flax seeds and let them sit for 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla, and chopped chocolate.
- In a separate bowl, mix the liquid ingredients: melted coconut oil, soaked flax seeds, and peppermint extract. Then, combine this mixture with the dry ingredients. Tip: You can also add the liquid ingredients one by one directly to the dry mixture if that’s easier—it will still work!
- Mix the dry and liquid ingredients together. If the dough feels too dry, add a little more water. The dough should be pliable and shouldn’t stick to your hands.
- Transfer the dough to a greased frying pan or baking tray. For stove cooking: Bake on the lowest heat with the lid on for 20-40 minutes. The longer it bakes, the more cookie-like it will become.For oven baking: Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes on parchment paper.
- Once the cake is done, let it cool slightly before removing it from the pan/baking tray. It may seem a little soft or even liquidy at first — that’s just the melted chocolate! Once it cools, the texture will set perfectly.
Nutrition facts
Enjoy your tea-time with this delightful treat!
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