Fudge brownies
Prep:
15 mins
Cook:
30 mins
These delicious, fudge brownies have a little secret. Sweet potatoes.
160g sweet-potato puree (about 1.5 sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
75g natural unsweetened cocoa powder
65g whole-wheat pastry flour
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
190g sugar
1 large egg
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas mark 4.
To make your own sweet potato puree, wash the potatoes well and remove the skin.
Bring a pot of water to the boil.
Chop the sweet potato into small squares then boil until soft.
Mash and set aside.Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
Remove the pan from heat, and stir in cocoa.
Let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in the sugar and sweet-potato puree, then the egg.
In a small bowl, stir together the vanilla and add to cocoa mixture.
Add the flour mixture to the cocoa mixture and stir until the flour has dissolved.
Spoon into the prepared baking tray and smooth the top.
Bake for 20 minutes or until inserted knife comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool to room temperature before serving.
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Main ingredients
Chocolate, Vegetables
Recipe Type
Dessert, Easy, Healthy, Kids Food
Level of Difficulty
Easy
