Gluten-Free Spicy Brownie Cake
Stuck between fudge and cake, these spicy gluten-free brownies will please even those of us who need not keep gluten at bay. With warming spices and rich chocolate, they make a delicious treat for everyone!
Equipment
- 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan
- Microwave-safe dish
- Mixing bowls
- spatula
- wire rack
Ingrediënten
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup 160 g brown rice flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 ounces 112 g nondairy unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup 56 g nondairy butter
- 1 cup 227 g unsweetened applesauce
- ¾ cup 144 g Sucanat
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan with spray.
- Combine the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, pepper, cardamom, and ginger in a small bowl.
- Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe dish, melt the chocolate and butter for about 1 minute, stirring at least once.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted chocolate and butter with the spice mixture, applesauce, salt, and Sucanat.
- Fold in the brown rice flour and baking powder, mixing carefully to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level with a spatula.
- Bake for 22 minutes or until the edges pull away from the pan and the center is set.
- Let cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Chill in the fridge for several hours before slicing.
- Enjoy cold.
- Store in the fridge.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve cold straight from the fridge for a fudgy, cake-like experience. You can also sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top for extra flavor.
Wine Advice:
A chilled glass of sweet Riesling or a rich red wine like Zinfandel pairs beautifully with the spicy, chocolatey notes of this brownie cake.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 36 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 12 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 20 g | Salt: 0.2 g
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