Rice Flour Brownies with Cocoa Powder Recipe
These rice flour brownies are soft, fudgy in the center, and a little chewy on the edges. And, they have a deep chocolate flavor because of cocoa powder. It is perfect for gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan brownies, and ideal for anyone who wants a rich chocolate dessert.
Ingredients
Core Ingredients:
- ½ cup rice flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Optional Add-ins:
- Chocolate chips optional
- Chopped walnuts or pistachios optional
- Peanut butter swirl optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light and slightly foamy. Add melted butter and mix again.
- Sift in rice flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth and thick.
- (Optional) Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or swirl peanut butter on top.
- Pour into baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20–24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool for 15–20 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
You can add a spoon of yogurt or sour cream for extra moisture—trust me, it can change everything!