Gluten-Free Spicy Brownie Cake
Gluten-Free Spicy Brownie Cake
A perfect blend of cake and fudge, these spicy brownies are rich, flavorful, and gluten-free! With warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, they make for a comforting fall dessert.
Equipment
- 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- spatula
- Microwave-safe dish
- wire rack
Ingrediënten
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 4 ounces 112 g nondairy unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup 56 g nondairy butter
- 1 cup 227 g unsweetened applesauce
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¾ cup 144 g Sucanat
- 1 cup 160 g brown rice flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructies
- Combine the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, white pepper, cardamom, and ginger in a small-size bowl.
- Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Lightly coat an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe dish, melt the chocolate and butter for about 1 minute, stirring once or twice.
- In a large-size bowl, combine the melted chocolate and butter with the spice mixture, applesauce, salt, and Sucanat.
- Stir to combine.
- Fold the brown rice flour and baking powder into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level it with a spatula.
- Bake for 22 minutes, or until the edges begin to pull away from the pan, and the center appears set.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- For best results, chill for several hours in the fridge before slicing.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
These spicy brownies are best enjoyed cold. Pair with a cup of spiced chai or coffee for a cozy, fall treat!Wine Advice:
Pair these brownies with a glass of rich, full-bodied red wine, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Zinfandel, to complement the warm spices.Nutritional Information
Calories: 220 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 9 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 15 g | Salt: 0.5 g
