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Bake a Batch of Eggless Fudgie Brownies

Bake a Batch of Eggless Fudgie Brownies
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Make a batch of eggless fudgie brownies by measuring, mixing, and baking ingredients safely; learn about substitutions, temperature control, and patience.

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Step-by-step guide to bake a batch of eggless fudgie brownies

What you need
1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup applesauce, 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup all purpose flour, 8x8 inch baking pan, adult supervision required, cooling rack, knife for cutting, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, oven mitts, parchment paper or cooking spray, rubber spatula, whisk or fork

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F 175°C so it reaches the right temperature before baking.

Step 2

Line the 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray to keep the brownies from sticking.

Step 3

Measure and add to a large mixing bowl 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Step 4

Whisk the dry ingredients together in the bowl to mix them evenly and break up lumps.

Step 5

Measure and add to a separate bowl 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup applesauce and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Step 6

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients.

Step 7

Stir the batter gently with a rubber spatula until it is just combined and smooth but not overmixed.

Step 8

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with the spatula so it bakes evenly.

Step 9

Put the pan on the middle oven rack and bake at 350°F 175°C for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges look set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 10

Use oven mitts to remove the pan from the oven and place it on a cooling rack.

Step 11

Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes so they set and become fudgy.

Step 12

Lift the parchment out or turn the brownies out and cut into squares with a knife.

Step 13

Share a photo of your finished eggless fudgie brownies on DIY.org to show your baking success.

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Help!?

What can I use instead of applesauce or melted butter if I can't find them?

If you don't have the '1/2 cup applesauce' from the wet ingredients, substitute 1/2 cup mashed banana or 1/2 cup plain yogurt, and if you lack melted butter you can use the recipe's alternative of 1/2 cup vegetable oil.

My brownies turned out cakey or too gooey — what step should I fix?

To avoid cakey brownies, follow the instruction to 'stir the batter gently until it is just combined' and if they are still gooey after 25 minutes, return the pan to the oven for 2–3 minute increments until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.

How can I adapt the activity for different age groups?

For preschoolers, pre-measure the dry ingredients and let them whisk and smooth the batter into the lined 8x8 inch pan, for school-age kids have them measure and combine wet and dry bowls and stir, and for teens let them handle preheating the oven to 350°F, placing the pan on the middle rack, and removing it with oven mitts under supervision.

How can we customize or improve the brownies to make them more special?

Before you 'scrape the batter into the prepared pan,' fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking, or spread frosting after the 30-minute cooling step to personalize the finished fudgie brownies.

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Facts about baking for kids

⏱️ Brownies continue to set as they cool — letting them rest makes neater slices and better texture.

🔥 Baking brownies a little lower and for longer helps keep them fudgy; hotter, faster baking makes them cakier.

🍫 Brownies first appeared in U.S. cookbooks in the late 19th century and are famous for their dense, fudgy centers.

🥛 Eggless brownies often use applesauce, mashed banana, yogurt, or a flaxseed-and-water mix to replace eggs.

🥄 Measuring matters: spoon-and-level flour and precise cocoa measurements make the difference between fudgy and dry.

How do I make eggless fudgie brownies with my child?

To make eggless fudgie brownies, preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Combine dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, sugar, salt, baking powder) in one bowl and wet ingredients (oil or melted butter, plant or dairy milk, vanilla, applesauce or mashed banana as binder) in another. Stir wet into dry until just mixed, fold in chocolate chips. Pour into a greased or parchment-lined 8x8 pan and bake 20–30 minutes until edges set. Let cool completely so texture firms. Supervise children during measuring and ove

What materials and ingredients do I need to bake eggless fudgie brownies?

You'll need these ingredients: all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder (or a pinch of baking soda and vinegar), salt, neutral oil or melted butter, milk or plant milk, vanilla extract, and an egg substitute like applesauce, mashed banana, or commercial binder. Optional: chocolate chips or nuts. Equipment: mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, whisk or spoon, spatula, 8x8 baking pan, parchment paper, oven mitts, cooling rack, and a timer. Adult supervision

What ages are suitable for helping make eggless fudgie brownies?

This activity suits different ages with supervision. Toddlers (2–4) can pour pre-measured ingredients and stir with help. Preschool and early school-age kids (4–7) can measure dry ingredients and mash banana or applesauce with guidance. Ages 8–12 can follow a recipe, mix, and help with oven-safe tasks while an adult handles preheating, placing and removing the pan. Teens (13+) can work more independently but should still use oven safety. Adjust tasks to each child's coordination and attention sp

What are the benefits, safety tips, and variations when baking eggless fudgie brownies with kids?

Benefits include learning measuring, patience, and basic kitchen skills while improving fine motor control and following instructions. Safety: always supervise near the oven, use oven mitts, keep hair and loose clothing tied back, and teach hot-surface awareness. Variations: swap oil for melted butter, add espresso powder for deeper flavor, stir in nuts or peanut butter swirls, or make gluten-free with a 1:1 flour substitute. Let children suggest mix-ins to boost engagement and healthy substitut
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