Easy Pumpkin Brownies Recipe
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4.9
Easy Pumpkin Brownies Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by thoroughly mixing flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt with pumpkin puree, agave syrup (or maple syrup or sugar), and vegetable or canola oil into a smooth batter. The batter is poured into a greased 9x9 inch pan and baked at 350°F for about 25 minutes, until the top is set but the center is slightly wobbly, ensuring moistness inside without being raw.
After baking, letting the brownies cool in the pan allows residual heat to complete cooking gently, yielding a soft texture with a slight pumpkin undertone mingled with chocolate richness. Once cooled, cutting into squares reveals a tender crumb that is a good balance between cake and traditional brownies.
These brownies can be customized by adding mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, but keeping additions under half a cup prevents affecting texture. Using canned pumpkin guarantees consistent results, and allowing proper cooling improves both cutting and enjoyment of the brownies.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup agave syrup sugar works too, or maple syrup
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease baking 9x9 inch (17x17 cm) pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients together thoroughly until completely smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25 minutes or until the cake is almost set but the center wobbles slightly. (The brownie should be moist on the inside but now raw).
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan.
- When it is completely cooled, cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin for consistent moisture and flavor in the brownies.
- Mix-ins such as nuts or chocolate chips can be added but should stay below ½ cup to maintain proper texture.
- Allow brownies to cool for 20-30 minutes before cutting to finish baking and make slicing easier.
- Pumpkin flavor is subtle, complementing the cocoa without overpowering the richness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 6355IU | 127% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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