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Molten Salted Caramel Brownies

Course Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes

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 8x8-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.