Vegan Brownies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated white sugar
• 0.75 cups good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder , sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.75 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup hot water or coffee
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with baking spray; line bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl until combined.

3. 3

   Pour in water (or coffee), vegetable oil, and vanilla; mix until well-blended. Spread batter evenly in the prepared dish.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until top is no longer shiny and center feels just set when gently pressed, about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into 15 squares. Enjoy!