Vegan Christmas Pudding Brownies Recipe
These Vegan Christmas Pudding Brownies are a festive twist on classic brownies, infused with rich cocoa, warm spices, and a mix of dried fruits reminiscent of traditional Christmas pudding. Perfect for holiday celebrations, they offer a moist, dense texture with a delightful blend of sweet and spiced flavors, all while being completely vegan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup apple sauce (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup mixed dried fruit (such as raisins, currants, chopped dried apricots, and glace cherries)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the brown sugar, vegetable oil, apple sauce, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Create Batter: Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined to form a thick batter. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
- Add Fruit and Nuts: Fold in the mixed dried fruits and nuts (if using) gently to distribute throughout the batter without breaking them up.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Notes
- You can substitute dried fruit with your favorite variety to customize the flavor.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit nuts.
- These brownies keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days and also freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Use vegan-certified ingredients such as cocoa powder and baking powder to ensure the recipe is fully vegan.
- If you prefer sweeter brownies, increase brown sugar to 1 1/4 cups.
Keywords: Vegan Brownies, Christmas Pudding Dessert, Holiday Brownies, Spiced Vegan Dessert, Festive Vegan Treat
