Cayenne Brownies

Makes: 1 tray (16 squares)

Prep time: 10 mins

Bake time: 25–30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 pack YesYouCan Choc Fudge Brownie Mix

• 2 eggs or Vegan Egg Replacer

• 100 ml oil or melted butter

• 80 ml water

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (or chili powder, to taste)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• Pinch of sea salt

• Optional topping: melted dark chocolate drizzle or a sprinkle of flaky salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan forced) or 180°C (conventional). Line a 20 cm square baking tin with baking paper.

2. Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, oil, water, cinnamon, cayenne, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.

3. Pour & bake: Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 25–30 minutes or until just set in the centre.

4. Cool slightly: Let brownies cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

5. Finish: Drizzle melted chocolate and sprinkle sea salt for an extra kick.