Applesauce replaces eggs in brownies because pectin mimics egg proteins—discovered by Depression-era bakers rationing ingredients in 1932.
Eggless Brownies
Indulge in these rich and gooey eggless brownies that are sure to hit the spot for any chocolate lover! Whipped up with velvety cocoa powder and creamy almond butter, these treats are not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying. Get ready to enjoy a fudgy delight that will have you reaching for seconds!
Prep
10
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1/2 cup butter (114 g)
- 1/2 cup milk (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(7)
- chocolate chipsoptional
- chocolate spreadoptional
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder (45 ml)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate (120 ml)
- 3/4 cup flour (93.8 g)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (100 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Over warm water, place a bowl.
- 2
Add half cup butter and half cup dark chocolate. Melt until smooth.
- 3
Add half cup powdered sugar and half cup milk.
- 4
Sift 3/4 cup flour and 3 tbsp cocoa powder. Mix in.
- 5
Then add 1 teaspoon vanilla essence.
- 6
Grease a 6-in mold with baking paper.
- 7
Pour batter. Top with chocolate chips.
- 8
Cook on medium low heat for 25 to 30 minutes.
- 9
Cool down. Cut into pieces and decorate with chocolate spread.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler at 115-120°F to prevent seizing - chocolate proteins coagulate above 130°F, creating a grainy texture that ruins brownie smoothness.technique115-120°F
- ✓Since this recipe lacks eggs as a binding agent, mix the batter just until flour disappears (about 15-20 strokes) to prevent overdeveloping gluten which creates tough, cake-like brownies instead of fudgy ones.technique15-20 strokes
- ✓Test doneness at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick - it should come out with a few moist crumbs, not clean, as carryover heat will continue cooking the brownies for 5-10 minutes after removal.timing25 minutes
- ✓Use powdered sugar instead of granulated because it dissolves instantly in the warm chocolate mixture, preventing the grittiness that occurs when granulated sugar doesn't fully dissolve in eggless batters.ingredient
- ✓Line your 6-inch pan with parchment paper extending 2 inches over the sides - this creates handles for easy removal since eggless brownies are more delicate and prone to breaking when unmolded.equipment2 inches overhang
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