Yara's Oven Delighs: Whisking up Delights

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🧟‍♀️ Vegan Mummy Brownies (Fudgy Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting)

These Vegan Mummy Brownies are the perfect combination of fudgy, chocolatey goodness and spooky Halloween fun. The brownie loaf base is rich and moist thanks to browned vegan butter, melted chocolate, and creamy dairy-free yogurt, while the simple vegan cream cheese frosting adds the perfect “mummy wrap” finish. Not only do they look festive, but they taste indulgent too—without any dairy or eggs! This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a Halloween party treat, cozy family bake, or just when you want a decadent dessert with a playful twist.

Prep and cook time:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Cooling & Decorating Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients

Brownie Loaf

1/3 cup (80 g) vegan butter
1/4 cup (25 g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
3 oz (85 g) vegan chocolate
1/8 cup (40 mL) dairy-free milk, room temp
1/3 cup (75 g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
1/4 cup (50 g) dairy-free yogurt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup (100 g) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (40 g) vegan chocolate chips

Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting

1/2 block (100 g) vegan cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp (28 g) vegan butter, softened
2 tbsp (25 g) powdered sugar
Optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Brown the vegan butter
Melt vegan butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until light brown flecks appear and it smells nutty. Remove from heat.

Step 3: Make the fudge sauce
Pour the hot browned butter over the chopped vegan chocolate in a heat-safe bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add cocoa powder and stir again.

Step 4: Dissolve the sugars
In a mixing bowl, combine dairy-free milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, yogurt, vanilla, and salt. Beat with a hand mixer until the sugar is nearly dissolved.

Step 5: Mix it up
Add the chocolate fudge sauce to the sugar mixture and beat until combined. Gently fold in flour until just incorporated.

Step 6: Add chocolate chips
Fold in vegan chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 7: Bake
Bake for 33–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out nearly clean. Allow the loaf to cool fully before frosting.

Step 8: Make the frosting
Beat vegan cream cheese and vegan butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar (and vanilla if using) and beat until creamy.

Step 9: Decorate
Spread frosting over cooled brownies in criss-cross mummy “stripes.” Add candy eyes if you want an extra spooky effect!

Nutrition Facts (per slice, 1 of 10)

(approximate, will vary by ingredients)

Calories: 230 kcal
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Sugar: 19 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g

Pro Tips

Cool before frosting: If you frost while warm, the cream cheese frosting will melt and slide off.
Use Dutch-processed cocoa: This deepens the chocolate flavor and keeps the texture rich.
Make them festive: Add candy eyes or orange sprinkles for a Halloween-ready look.
Storage: Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

What to Avoid

❌ Overmixing the batter: This can make your brownies dense instead of fudgy.
❌ Skipping parchment paper: It helps lift the brownies out easily and prevents sticking.
❌ Using cold ingredients: Room temperature yogurt and milk ensure the batter blends smoothly.
❌ Frosting too early: Always wait until the brownies are fully cooled.

These Vegan Mummy Brownies are the ultimate Halloween treat: decadent, fudgy, and decorated with a spooky twist. Whether you’re baking for a party or just for fun, they’re easy to make, dairy-free, and sure to impress. With the nutty depth of browned butter, rich chocolate flavor, and creamy frosting stripes, they’re bound to disappear fast—just like a real mummy! 🎃👻