Crispy Outside, Fudgy Inside Low-Carb Mocha Brownies
No Flour! Rich Coffee Flavor! Crispy Outside, Fudgy Inside Low-Carb Mocha Brownies (Diabetes/Keto Baking)
In North America, we often call baked goods with coffee ‘mocha baking,’ and sweet cakes enjoyed with coffee during ‘coffee time’ are referred to as ‘coffee baking.’ Today’s recipe is a slightly unconventional ‘mocha brownie.’ If made with traditional white flour and plenty of brown sugar, it would typically result in a dense, fudgy brownie. However, by substituting with almond flour, I was pleasantly surprised to achieve a delightful baking result with a wonderfully crisp exterior and a moist, tender interior. This success has brightened my mood considerably. Yahoo!
Ingredients for Mocha Brownies- 1-3 Tbsp Instant coffee granules
- 1 Tbsp Hot water
- 110g Unsalted butter, melted
- 4-7 Tbsp Granular sweetener (like Swerve), adjust to taste
- 1 Large egg, room temperature
- 1 Tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 150g Almond flour
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare a strong coffee concentrate by dissolving 1 to 3 tablespoons of instant coffee granules in 1 tablespoon of hot water. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted butter (110g), granular sweetener (4-7 Tbsp), salt (1/4 tsp), and baking powder (1 tsp). Whisk until smooth. Then, add the prepared coffee mixture and whisk again until well combined, infusing the batter with coffee aroma.
Step 3
Add the room temperature egg (1) to the bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is emulsified and any egg odor is gone. It’s important to mix well here to ensure the butter and coffee are properly incorporated.
Step 4
Finally, add the almond flour (150g). Gently fold it in with a spatula just until no dry flour streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough texture in your brownies.
Step 5
Line an 18cm x 18cm (approx. 7×7 inch) square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with the spatula, ensuring the top is level.
Step 6
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15 to 20 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Baking time may vary depending on your oven, so adjust as needed.
