Vegan Black Cake

Vegan Brownie is a delicious dessert, perfect for those who want to enjoy a sweet treat without consuming animal-derived ingredients. This simple and quick recipe is easy to prepare and has an intense chocolate flavor, thanks to the quality cocoa. With a moist and soft texture, the brownie can be served on any occasion, from festive meals to gatherings with friends. Let's discover together how to make this delicious cake!

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Number of servings: 12

### Ingredients:
- 250 g flour
- 200 g sugar
- 75 g quality cocoa
- 1 packet of baking powder (10 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 250 ml sparkling water (or still water)
- 100 ml vegetable oil (preferably sunflower or canola)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional)
- 100 g chopped nuts or hazelnuts (optional, for added texture)

### Instructions:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. Prepare a baking tray (38x25 cm) by lining it with parchment paper. This step is essential to ensure that the brownie will come out easily after baking.

2. Mixing the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift the flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Add the sugar and salt, mixing well with a spatula or whisk. It is important to sift these ingredients to avoid lumps and achieve an even batter.

3. Adding the wet ingredients: In the center of the dry mixture, make a well and pour in the oil, sparkling water, and vanilla essence, if you chose to use it. Mix everything well with a spatula until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Avoid overmixing, as this can affect the cake's texture.

4. Incorporating the nuts: If you want a brownie with a more interesting texture, you can add the chopped nuts or hazelnuts at the end of the mixture. They will not only enhance the flavor but also provide a pleasant contrast of textures.

5. Baking: Pour the mixture into the prepared tray and level the surface with a spatula. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Check if it is baked by inserting a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, the brownie is ready.

6. Cooling and serving: Let the brownie cool in the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a rack to cool completely. Cut the cake into equal portions and serve it plain or dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant look.

### Useful tips:
- For an even more intense flavor, you can use cocoa with a higher fat content or add melted dark chocolate to the mixture.
- Vary the recipe by adding flavors like cinnamon or orange zest for an original twist.
- The vegan brownie keeps well at room temperature, covered, for a few days, but can be frozen for a longer period.

This Vegan Brownie is not just a simple recipe, but also an opportunity to impress your loved ones with a special dessert. Serve it alongside a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy every bite!

To make the vegan brownie, first of all, I greased a pan with butter (a pan with higher walls). I preheated the oven to 175 degrees C. In a larger bowl, I mixed all the ingredients, keeping in mind that the ammonia is extinguished with a few drops of lemon juice and only then is poured into the mixture. Mix well with a mixer until homogeneous (it takes no more than 2 minutes). Pour into the pan and bake for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, we prepare the glaze: in a small bowl, we put (similarly) all the ingredients for the glaze, one on top of the other. You will notice that the glaze has a curdled cream appearance, but after being placed in a bain-marie, it will take on a delicious look. Let it cool and then remove it from the pan and place it on a foil for decoration. Pour the glaze on top, cut into cubes, and then roll each cube in coconut. They are delicious for dessert alongside coffee or tea. The Vegan Brownie recipe was proposed by nelaschatzy on the recipe forum.

 Ingredients: For the dough: 1 cup (250 ml) powdered sugar, 1 cup ground walnuts, 1/2 cup oil, 3 tablespoons heaping cocoa, 2 cups flour, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon ammonia, 1 jar of jam (about 450 g), a few drops of lemon juice. For the glaze: 3 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 3 tablespoons margarine. For decoration: coconut.

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