Sunshine Squares with Chocolate Chunks

Sunshine Squares with Chocolate Chunks

Makes 16 Squares

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons vegan butter (1 stick)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1/3 cup evaporated cane sugar
• 2 tablespoons aquafaba
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 x 3 1/2 oz bar bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  
  

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Grate in the orange zest, stir to combine and set aside.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the vegan butter. Add the brown sugar and evaporated cane sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
4. Add the aquafaba and fresh orange juice. Stir to combine.
5. Slowly pour the flour mixture into the melted butter mixture, stirring just until it comes together as a batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top and scatter over the chopped chocolate.
7. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, until the bars are golden brown and set.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
   

Miami Vegan by Ellen Kanner, published by LCIX Editions