Vegan Mud Cake Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup blanched almond meal
- 3/4 cup wholemeal spelt flour (or sub any gluten-free flour of choice)
- 2/3 cup cacao powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate icing
- 2 TBSP avocado oil
- 2 TBSP cacao powder
- 2 TBSP maple syrup
Preparation
In a large bowl mix the almond meal, flour, cacao powder and baking powder.
In a separate bowl mix the water, avocado oil, maple syrup and vanilla.
Pour the liquid mixture over the dry and mix to combine.
Pour batter into a lined square baking tin and bake for about 45 minutes at 180 C or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from oven and allow to cool before icing.
Mix the icing ingredients in a small bowl and pour over cake, smooth with a spatula. Pop in the fridge for an hour to harden.
Decorate with raspberries or toppings of choice, slice and enjoy.
