Ingredients:

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup of vegan butter, melted
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of non-dairy milk (such as almond, soy, or oat milk)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of vegan chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted vegan butter, brown sugar, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
3. If desired, fold in the vegan chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

The post These Amazing Chocolate Brownies are Vegan appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Whether you prefer them squidgy and fudgy in the center (yes, please!) or cakey and light (we’re not turning these away either!), brownies are a morsel that screams moreish.

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Most people have a trusted brownie recipe that they turn to when the craving strikes, but we’re here to share a little trick. Before turning up your nose, hear us out: soy sauce is the secret to making your brownies better.

Still with us?

The Asian condiment enhances the chocolate flavor by adding an earthy saltiness that regular salt just doesn’t achieve. And because it’s in liquid form, it makes the brownies slightly moister.

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So how do you incorporate this magic ingredient?

The trick can be used with any brownie recipe you prefer. Simply substitute one teaspoon of kosher salt with two teaspoons of soy sauce and enjoy the results.

Don’t worry, your baked goods won’t taste like they need to be paired with sushi. Instead, the umami flavor from the soy sauce will add an extra element that makes it impossible to resist another piece!

The post This Unconventional Ingredient is the Secret to Making Your Brownies Better appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Pan Size

The pan you’re using to bake your brownies can make all the difference. If the recipe you’re using comes with its own suggestion, strictly follow them, or adjust the portion to the pan that you have. Using a pan of the wrong size can lead to overcooking or undercooking your brownies, and eight or nine-inch pans are your best bet.

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Chocolate Choice

The type of chocolate that you’re using can make or break your brownies. Go with delicious chocolate of high quality to make sure your brownies are as tasty as it gets. Replacing it with cocoa powder is also an option if you feel that your brownies will taste better this way.

Perfect Timing

Most people use a toothpick to check the firmness of their brownies, but this method doesn’t always work. Waiting for moist crumbs to disappear from the toothpick isn’t an effective strategy when it comes to this dessert, because you’ll end up with over-baked brownies after waiting for too long.

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A post shared by The Southern Lady Cooks (@thesouthernladycooks)

The post Improve Your Brownies By Avoiding These Common Mistakes appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Best Vegan Brownies

Vora shared numerous recipes for brownies on her blog, but she promises these are the very best. They owe their delicious taste to their fudgy texture and chocolate glaze, and it’s up to you to finish them up with toppings of your choosing.

Gingerbread Brownies

If you enjoy eating Christmas-inspired treats all year long, these brownies are just the thing you need. In addition to being packed with gingerbread, they come with the irresistible espresso glaze.

Tahini Brownies

Fudgy vegan brownies are Vora’s specialty, and these ones also happen to be gluten-free. The best part of the whole thing is the chocolate ganache glaze and a long list of delicious toppings, such as hazelnuts, almonds, and chocolate chunks.

Cheesecake Brownie Bars

If brownies and cheesecake happen to be two of your favorite sweet treats, how about combining them into one?

The post Nisha Vora Will Rock Your World With Her Vegan Brownies appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients

• 150 g butter
• 150 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• A pinch of salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 100 g chopped pecan nuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 C.
2. In a bain-marie, melt the butter and the dark chocolate.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and the sugar until foamy.
4. To the ball, add the flour, baking powder, salt, and nuts, and then pour in the butter and chocolate mixture. Mix well.
5. Move the mixture into a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Let the brownies cool for 20 minutes before cutting them into squares. Enjoy.

The post The Best Pecan Brownies You’ll Ever Eat appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Here are three food celebrations that you can celebrate during the month of February.

National Frozen Yogurt Day: February 5th

Frozen yogurt is a delicious, low-fat option that is incredibly versatile. Many shops offer up a variety of frozen yogurt flavors with a ton of toppings for a very affordable price. Why not give one a visit on the fifth of February?

National “Have a Brownie” Day: February 10th

If you’ve ever been looking for your excuse to enjoy a brownie, the celebration of this holiday is the perfect occasion! On February 10th, bust out your best batch of brownies, with walnuts or without, and get ready to enjoy a treat.

National Clam Chowder Day: February 25th

Clam chowder is a popular soup that was invented in New England in the 18th century, combining potatoes, broth, and a widely-available seafood in the region, clams. This hearty soup is delicious in the chilly February weather, and you should definitely enjoy a bowl on this day!

The post Get Ready to Celebrate These February Food Holidays! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of neutral oil 
• A cup of sugar
• One teaspoon of vanilla extract 
• Two eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/3 cup of cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of flour 

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the oil and sugar in a large bowl until well combined. 
2. Crack in the eggs and add in the vanilla and whisk lightly until just combined. 
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the baking powder, cocoa powder, salt, and flour. 
4. Add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. 
5. Grease a 9×9 pan and pour the batter in.
6. Cook at 350 F for 15-20 minutes or until the sides pull away from the pan. 
7. Cool, cut into squares, and enjoy!

The post These Fudgey Brownies are the Perfect Gateway Into Baking! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

If you’re looking for a new dessert recipe, maybe you ought to try this vegan almond butter recipe. Not only does it satisfy your chocolate needs, but it also tastes absolutely delicious and creamy.

Almond butter cookies are full of energy because of the energy from the almonds and this tasty treat will surely be a hit in your household. Follow these 10 simple steps to make your own yummy dessert.

Ingredients

• coconut oil
• thick almond butter
• brown sugar or coconut sugar
• flax eggs (soak the flax seeds in water to create an eggy texture)
• almond mik
• vanilla extract
• quinoa flour
• cacao powder
• pink salt
• baking powder
• dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line your baking tray with parchment paper.
3. Whisk coconut oil and almond butter until creamy.
4. Add sugar, vanilla, flax eggs, and almond milk. Whisk until combined.
5. Whisk together dry ingredients.
6. Add to wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
7. Add the chocolate chips.
8. Move the batter to the baking pan and bake it for 25 minutes.
9. Cool in the baking pan.
10. Cut into squares.

The post Creamy Vegan Almond Butter Brownies Recipe appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup of vegan butter, melted
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of non-dairy milk (such as almond, soy, or oat milk)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of vegan chocolate chips (optional)

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A post shared by Sam | Easy Vegan Recipes (@thecookandhim)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted vegan butter, brown sugar, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
3. If desired, fold in the vegan chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

The post These Amazing Chocolate Brownies are Vegan appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Whether you prefer them squidgy and fudgy in the center (yes, please!) or cakey and light (we’re not turning these away either!), brownies are a morsel that screams moreish.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Greek Girl Gourmet (@greek_girl_gourmet)

Most people have a trusted brownie recipe that they turn to when the craving strikes, but we’re here to share a little trick. Before turning up your nose, hear us out: soy sauce is the secret to making your brownies better.

Still with us?

The Asian condiment enhances the chocolate flavor by adding an earthy saltiness that regular salt just doesn’t achieve. And because it’s in liquid form, it makes the brownies slightly moister.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by SUHADAM (@suhadampangyo)

So how do you incorporate this magic ingredient?

The trick can be used with any brownie recipe you prefer. Simply substitute one teaspoon of kosher salt with two teaspoons of soy sauce and enjoy the results.

Don’t worry, your baked goods won’t taste like they need to be paired with sushi. Instead, the umami flavor from the soy sauce will add an extra element that makes it impossible to resist another piece!

The post This Unconventional Ingredient is the Secret to Making Your Brownies Better appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Pan Size

The pan you’re using to bake your brownies can make all the difference. If the recipe you’re using comes with its own suggestion, strictly follow them, or adjust the portion to the pan that you have. Using a pan of the wrong size can lead to overcooking or undercooking your brownies, and eight or nine-inch pans are your best bet.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Annalise / CompletelyDelicious (@completelydelicious)

Chocolate Choice

The type of chocolate that you’re using can make or break your brownies. Go with delicious chocolate of high quality to make sure your brownies are as tasty as it gets. Replacing it with cocoa powder is also an option if you feel that your brownies will taste better this way.

Perfect Timing

Most people use a toothpick to check the firmness of their brownies, but this method doesn’t always work. Waiting for moist crumbs to disappear from the toothpick isn’t an effective strategy when it comes to this dessert, because you’ll end up with over-baked brownies after waiting for too long.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The Southern Lady Cooks (@thesouthernladycooks)

The post Improve Your Brownies By Avoiding These Common Mistakes appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Best Vegan Brownies

Vora shared numerous recipes for brownies on her blog, but she promises these are the very best. They owe their delicious taste to their fudgy texture and chocolate glaze, and it’s up to you to finish them up with toppings of your choosing.

Gingerbread Brownies

If you enjoy eating Christmas-inspired treats all year long, these brownies are just the thing you need. In addition to being packed with gingerbread, they come with the irresistible espresso glaze.

Tahini Brownies

Fudgy vegan brownies are Vora’s specialty, and these ones also happen to be gluten-free. The best part of the whole thing is the chocolate ganache glaze and a long list of delicious toppings, such as hazelnuts, almonds, and chocolate chunks.

Cheesecake Brownie Bars

If brownies and cheesecake happen to be two of your favorite sweet treats, how about combining them into one?

The post Nisha Vora Will Rock Your World With Her Vegan Brownies appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients

• 150 g butter
• 150 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• A pinch of salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 100 g chopped pecan nuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 C.
2. In a bain-marie, melt the butter and the dark chocolate.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and the sugar until foamy.
4. To the ball, add the flour, baking powder, salt, and nuts, and then pour in the butter and chocolate mixture. Mix well.
5. Move the mixture into a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Let the brownies cool for 20 minutes before cutting them into squares. Enjoy.

The post The Best Pecan Brownies You’ll Ever Eat appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Here are three food celebrations that you can celebrate during the month of February.

National Frozen Yogurt Day: February 5th

Frozen yogurt is a delicious, low-fat option that is incredibly versatile. Many shops offer up a variety of frozen yogurt flavors with a ton of toppings for a very affordable price. Why not give one a visit on the fifth of February?

National “Have a Brownie” Day: February 10th

If you’ve ever been looking for your excuse to enjoy a brownie, the celebration of this holiday is the perfect occasion! On February 10th, bust out your best batch of brownies, with walnuts or without, and get ready to enjoy a treat.

National Clam Chowder Day: February 25th

Clam chowder is a popular soup that was invented in New England in the 18th century, combining potatoes, broth, and a widely-available seafood in the region, clams. This hearty soup is delicious in the chilly February weather, and you should definitely enjoy a bowl on this day!

The post Get Ready to Celebrate These February Food Holidays! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of neutral oil 
• A cup of sugar
• One teaspoon of vanilla extract 
• Two eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/3 cup of cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of flour 

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the oil and sugar in a large bowl until well combined. 
2. Crack in the eggs and add in the vanilla and whisk lightly until just combined. 
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the baking powder, cocoa powder, salt, and flour. 
4. Add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. 
5. Grease a 9×9 pan and pour the batter in.
6. Cook at 350 F for 15-20 minutes or until the sides pull away from the pan. 
7. Cool, cut into squares, and enjoy!

The post These Fudgey Brownies are the Perfect Gateway Into Baking! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

If you’re looking for a new dessert recipe, maybe you ought to try this vegan almond butter recipe. Not only does it satisfy your chocolate needs, but it also tastes absolutely delicious and creamy.

Almond butter cookies are full of energy because of the energy from the almonds and this tasty treat will surely be a hit in your household. Follow these 10 simple steps to make your own yummy dessert.

Ingredients

• coconut oil
• thick almond butter
• brown sugar or coconut sugar
• flax eggs (soak the flax seeds in water to create an eggy texture)
• almond mik
• vanilla extract
• quinoa flour
• cacao powder
• pink salt
• baking powder
• dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line your baking tray with parchment paper.
3. Whisk coconut oil and almond butter until creamy.
4. Add sugar, vanilla, flax eggs, and almond milk. Whisk until combined.
5. Whisk together dry ingredients.
6. Add to wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
7. Add the chocolate chips.
8. Move the batter to the baking pan and bake it for 25 minutes.
9. Cool in the baking pan.
10. Cut into squares.

The post Creamy Vegan Almond Butter Brownies Recipe appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.