Molten Salted Caramel Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 5 oz dark chocolate at least 50% cocoa
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup dairy or dairy-free butter melted
- ½ cup dairy or dairy-free milk
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Molten Caramel:
- ½ cup dairy-free caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
Prepare the Brownie Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt the dairy-free butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate until melted and smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, dark cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the melted chocolate mixture, dairy-free milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Prepare the Molten Caramel:
- In a small bowl, combine the dairy-free caramel sauce and sea salt.
Assemble the Brownies:
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Spoon the salted caramel sauce over the brownie batter, avoiding the edges.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer, spreading it evenly to cover the caramel.
Bake:
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the edge comes out with moist crumbs (the center will be gooey).
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Serve:
- Slice into squares and serve warm to enjoy the molten caramel center.
- Optionally, serve with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Dairy-Free Caramel Sauce: You can use a store-bought dairy-free caramel sauce or make your own by simmering coconut milk with brown sugar and a pinch of salt until thickened.
- Applesauce: Acts as a substitute for eggs, providing moisture and binding the ingredients.
- Chocolate: Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor and texture.