Death by chocolate brownies

Makes: 16 Brownies

Ingredients:

  • 11 oz flour (2 3/4 cup)

  • 2 oz cocoa powder (1/2 cup)

  • pinch of salt

  • 3.5 oz water (1/2 cup)

  • 1 tbsp flax meal

  • 2/3 cup oil

  • 3 oz semi sweet vegan chocolate, 3 oz vegan dark chocolate + 1 tbsp water (1/2 cup each)

  • 2 tsp vanilla

  • 14 oz sugar

    Icing:

  • 8 oz chocolate chips (1 cup)

  • 4 oz vegan milk (1/2 cup)

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

  • Directions:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

  • Prepare a 9 inch pan by oiling the bottom and sides then dusting with flour. making sure to dump out any excess.

  • In a large bowl combine your flour, cocoa powder, and salt. With a whisk mix the ingredients until well combined.

  • In a food processor, Blender, or using an immersion blender mix the water and flax seed and pulse the mixture for thirty seconds. It will be foamy and almost resemble an egg white.

  • measure out your oil and while the food processor, blender or immersion blender are running slowly pour the oil into your flax and water mixture. Continue to mix for another thirty seconds. you will end up with a thickened white mixture that resembles a loose mayo.

  • Place the egg replacer in a second bowl.

  • In a microwave safe bowl place your chocolate and 1 tbsp water. Microwave for 30 seconds then stir. Continue to microwave in 30 seconds bursts until the chocolate is fully melted. It usually doesn't take more than two turns at 30 seconds. Pour the melted chocolate into your egg replacer then add your sugar, and extract. whisk the ingredients until well combigned.

  • Now pour the wet ingredients on top of the dry ingredients and using a large spoon stir these together until all the flour is incorporated and you have a cohesive dough.

  • Pour this mixture into your pan and using your hands or a spatula press it until it is evenly spread across the pan.

  • Bake this for 20-25 minutes or until the edges look set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

  • while this cools make your icing. place all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring between each, until all your chocolate is melted. now whisk your mixture until it is cohesive and slightly lighter in color.

  • while your brownies are still warm pour your icing over top and spread evenly. Now refridgerate the brownies in the pan for at least 1 hour.

  • Cut into 16 squares using an oiled knife and remove from the pan.