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Home » Dessert » Small Desserts » Brownie Recipe with Oil

Feb 17, 2022 · Modified: Feb 21, 2022 by Mariam Sodawater · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

Brownie Recipe with Oil

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5 from 6 votes
A pile brownie on top of each other.

This vegetable oil brownie is quick and easy to put together in 15- minutes. No equipment required, no chocolate or chocolate chip required, as brownie is made with oil and cocoa powder.

Dreamy brownie made with oil.

On a lazy day, while reading your favorite book, sometimes you crave a lazy brownie that is easy to make with pantry-friendly ingredients. This fudgy brownie is made with oil instead of butter.

I don't know of anything that is so welcomed always, anytime, every time other than brownies. But, but, but, it has to be goey, fudgy, not cake-like, and reasonably sweetened.

If you are looking for an indulgent gooey-centered chocolate fudge brownie check this recipe.

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  • Ingredients and how to substitue?
  • How to make?
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Feshly baked oil brownie in the pan.

Basic Baking Tips

This brownie recipe with oil turns out moist with a fudgy center and crackly top. But more than ingredients it is the method that does the charm so make sure you go through these basic brownie tips.

  • Spoon and level to measure: Spoon ingredients like flour and cocoa powder in the measuring cup then level it by sliding a knife over it. This helps to measure ingredients correctly without overpacking.
  • Break eggs one by one in a separate bowl. So if one of the eggs is rotten it doesn't get mixed with good eggs.
  • Mix the dry and wet ingredients with a spatula not whisk. Mix until just combined and avoid over mixing which can form gluten strands making your brownies tough rather than soft.
  • Fudgy brownie tips: Most important tip is just to bake till the center is not jiggly upon shaking and firm. Remember brownie continues to bake in the hot baking tray for few minutes after removing it from the oven. So, I’ve found that removing the brownie when the center is no more liquid and a bit firm, works best. If doing a toothpick test. It will have wet and dirty crumbs on it.
  • Butter paper: It helps so much in the easy removal of brownie.
  • No baking powder, please! Some old school recipes still continue to add baking powder in a brownie. For a fudge brownie, you want the brownie to be dense and don't want to lift it with baking powder. Save the baking powder for cakes, not for brownies.
  • Use correct size pan: For best brownies, the height of batter filled in-tray should be between ¾ to 1 inch.
  • If making your own powdered sugar, always grind in small batches and for few extra minutes. Also, sift the powdered sugar like flour; it separates bigger sugar granules from fine particles. This step is very important in baking any cake as large sugar granules settle down in the cake pan and burn easily.

Ingredients and how to substitue?

Ingredient of brownie.
  • Oil: Any vegetable oil with neutral flavor works best. Pomace Olive can also be used. Olive oil has a typical flavor of itself but cocoa powder covered that smell reasonably. You can read more about Olive olive at Livestrong.
  • Eggs: Use room temperature eggs and do not overbeat them. Using a hand whisk works best. Over beating can fill too much air in them making your brownies rise too much like a cake.
  • Sugar: You may use icing sugar or powdered sugar for this recipe. If you grind your own sugar, measure powdered sugar. Do Not measure granulated sugar, and then grind it afterward. Otherwise, your brownie will be too sweet.
  • Brown sugar: It gives that decadent deep caramel taste to the brownie. If you are short on brown sugar, white sugar can do.
  • Plain Flour: Use fresh flour.
  • Cocoa Powder: Use good quality cocoa powder for best taste like hershey's dark cocoa.
  • Salt: A pinch of salt helps bring out all tye flovors.

How to make?

These cocoa brownies with oil (like vegetable or canola oil) are something that you can have with tea with the least effort and enjoy the moment.

Makke brownie batter.
  1. Pre-heat the oven at 350 F or 176 C and line 8 X 8-inch baking dish with butter paper. Remember to leave the extra edges on the side that helps to lift the brownie out of the tray.
  2. In a mixing bowl take sugars and oil. Mix together with a hand whisk. (You can use ¼ cup extra sugar for sweeter brownies.)
  3. Add eggs, whisk lightly until eggs are combined. Protip: Avoid over mixing with beater. This will incorporate too much air and lift the brownie like a cake.
Steps to bake brownies.
  1. Sieve cocoa powder and flour in the bowl.
  2. Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients with the help of a spatula. Avoid over mixing.
  3. Here's the delicious batter ready to be placed in the preheated oven. Set the timer to 20 minutes, usually, it takes a maximum of 25 minutes. Shake the dish at 20 minutes, if it is giggly, bake for another 5-7 minutes. If it is set, remove it from the oven for a gooey fudgy brownie. the brownie will continue to bake in the dish. If you like a well-set brownie, bake further and do the toothpick test.
  4. In the test, you see the gooey center is sticking to the stick but there is no liquid batter. ( We do not want a clean toothpick! Clean toothpick means you over baked it.)

More Tips

  • Let the Oil brownie cool naturally for at least 30 minutes in the baking dish. Slide a knife around the edge to loosen the brownie. Then lift it out with the help of butter paper handles. Cut brownie into 16 pieces. Slice the brownie horizontally into half. Then divide each half into half. Similarly, slice vertically for equally sliced 16 pieces. ( I've found popping the brownie in the freezer for 15 minutes cools them enough to slice them neatly without getting many crumbs.
  • Enjoy warm Oil brownie immediately or let it cool completely then store in an airtight box.
Brownie squares on the butter paper.

Variations:

This is my basic and ground zero recipe to make all brownies. I switch to oil for butter, cocoa powder for dark cocoa powder.

  • Add 1 cup of good quality chocolate chip or chunks to the same recipe for a fudgy indulgent chocolate brownie.
  • Other additions: If you love to experiment, you can add marshmallows, oreo, lotus, caramel candies, pretzel, mint melt, mint chocolate, coconut flakes, smarties on the top of the brownie before baking for other flavors you like.
  • Nuts: Similarly, you can add any nuts of your choice to the batter like walnuts, pecan, hazelnuts pumpkin seed, peanuts, and so on.
  • Swirls: If you love swirls, you can add cream cheese swirls, Nutella swirls, or peanut butter swirls. So, my friends, the sky is the limit when it comes to brownie variation and it is never boring.
  • You might also like my salted caramel brownie.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use olive oil instead of vegetable oil in a brownie?

Yes, you can use pomace olive oil that is used for cooking. Do not use Extra virgin Olive oil which is good for salad dressing.

Can I freeze this brownie with oil?

Yes, let it cool completely at room temperature, preferably overnight, then freeze.

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Three brownie squares stacked over each other.

Brownie Recipe With Oil

This pantry-friendly cocoa brownie with oil will become your go-to brownie recipe. The top is crackly and the center is fudgy is so easy to get.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings : 16 Servings
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Mariam Sodawater
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup oil, vegetable or any nuetral tasting oil
  • 1 cup icing sugar, (138 grams) or powdered sugar,
  • ½ cup brown sugar, (100 gram) or more icing sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup plain flour, (114 grams)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, good quality,( 70 grams)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven at gas mark 4 or 350 F or 177 C.
  • Line your 8 inch square baking dish with baking paper. Leave the extra edges of baking paper hanging on the two sides.
  • In a bowl, take white sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Mix together with the help of a whisk.
  • Add eggs and whisk again until smooth. No over-mixing!
  • Place a sieve over the mixing bowl. Sieve cocoa and flour right in the bowl.
  • Mix wet and dry ingredients with a spatula just until combined. Scrap the sides of the bowl with rubber spatula as needed. Again do not over-mix. This mixture might be thick but that's ok.
  • Check after 20 minutes by shaking the dish lightly.
    For the moist fudgy brownie: If the batter giggles, continue to bake. If the batter is set remove it from the oven and the brownie will continue to bake in the dish. The brownie will as it cools.
    For a well-set fudge brownie: Once the brownie is set, check by inserting a toothpick. If you see wet crumbs, the brownie is ready. If the liquid batter is visible on the stick, bake the brownie for another 5-7 minutes.
  • Let the brownie cool naturally for at least 30 minutes or preferably until completely cool. Slide a knife around the edge to loosen the brownie. Then lift it out with the help of butter paper handles. Cut brownie into 16 pieces and serve.
  • After cooling store on the counter for 5 days or in the fridge for 10 days. You can freeze brownies for 3 months.

Notes

  • Spoon and level to measure: Spoon ingredients like flour and cocoa powder in the measuring cup then level it by sliding a knife over it. This helps to measure ingredients correctly without overpacking.
  • Mix the dry and wet ingredients with a spatula not whisk. Mix until just combined and avoid over mixing.
  • Fudgy brownie tips: Most important tip is just to bake till the center is not jiggly upon shaking and firm. 
  • Use correct size pan: For best brownies, the height of batter filled in-tray should be between ¾ to 1 inch.
  • Oil: Any vegetable oil with a neutral flavor works best. Pomace Olive can also be used. 
  • Eggs: Use room-temperature eggs and do not overbeat them. 
  • Sugar: You may use icing sugar or powdered sugar for this recipe. If you grind your own sugar, measure powdered sugar. Do Not measure granulated sugar, and then grind it afterward. Otherwise, your brownie will be too sweet.
  • Brown sugar: If you are short on brown sugar, white sugar can do.
  • Use good quality cocoa powder for the best taste like Hershey's dark cocoa.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servings ,Calories: 168kcal ,Carbohydrates: 23g ,Protein: 3g ,Fat: 9g ,Saturated Fat: 1g ,Trans Fat: 1g ,Cholesterol: 35mg ,Sodium: 53mg ,Potassium: 92mg ,Fiber: 2g ,Sugar: 14g ,Vitamin A: 51IU ,Calcium: 17mg ,Iron: 1mg
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  1. Sam says

    March 11, 2022 at 2:32 am

    Omg I tried it and it is the perfect recipe. Although I added 7 more minutes it was a little bit giggly
    But it's perfect

    Reply
    • Mariam Sodawater says

      March 13, 2022 at 12:25 am

      Thanks a lot for the detailed and lovely feedback.

      Reply

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