Fudgy Chocolate Matcha Brownies

Name: Fudgy Chocolate Matcha Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Matcha; 150 g Plain flour; 1 tbsp Cocoa powder; ½ tsp Baking powder; 1 pinch of Salt; 60 g White chocolate; 2 Eggs; 1 tsp Almond extract; 1/3 tsp Ground cinnamon; 100 g Brown sugar; 70 g Coconut oil

These Fudgy Chocolate Matcha Brownies will have you drooling! Matcha powder adds sweet, smooth, and earthy flavors to traditional brownies, giving them a mouth-watering, addictive twist. Make these brownies in 30 minutes and serve as a snack, dessert or sweet treat.

Matcha brownie stacked on top of another.

Sweet, fudgy and delicious. These brownies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. They are firm on the outside, moist, and fudgy on the inside - Yum! This recipe came about because I have been going matcha crazy. I've been making everything from matcha smoothies, Fluffy Matcha Buttercream Frosting, Japanese Matcha Cake with Strawberries and Cream to matcha iced lattes, and now I make these matcha chocolate brownies. Matcha has a distinctively smooth, bitter-sweet and earthy taste which works well in baked goods, desserts and drinks especially.

These delicious treats take no time at all to make. Prep for 10 minutes and bake for 20! Serve them as a snack or dessert. You may also enjoy this Ube Tiramisu.

Why You Should Try This Recipe

These fudgy chocolate matcha brownies are easy to make and tasty!
They are soft and gooey on the inside.
The combination of chocolate and matcha is delicious and can be topped with dark chocolate sauce or Easy White Chocolate Sauce.
You can double this recipe to feed more people

Fudgy Chocolate Matcha Brownies Ingredients

Flour, matcha, cocoa powder, oil, egg, butter, salt, cinnamon and sugar.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Matcha powder: It is important to use good-quality matcha powder for this recipe. Low-quality matcha will affect the taste of the brownies and make them bitter. It also gives these brownies their notorious green color.
Plain flour: This is the base of the brownie batter. Do not opt for self-raising flour instead because baking powder and eggs are used as the leavening agents in this recipe.
Cocoa powder: Use good quality cocoa powder for the best chocolatey flavors.
Baking powder: Is added to make the brownies rise when baking.
Salt: Balances out the sweet flavors.
White chocolate: Is melted and adds sweetness to the brownies.
Eggs: This will help the brownies to rise.
Almond extract (optional): For a slightly nutty flavor.
Ground cinnamon (optional): For sweetness
Brown sugar: To sweeten the brownies
Coconut oil: Or melted unsalted butter can make the brownie batter.

Tips and Substitutions

Matcha powder: The matcha powder used in this recipe must be high quality. Avoid matcha that is cheap compared to others, as it is usually bitter and sometimes dark green. You may also enjoy these Tiramisu Brownies.
Dry Ingredients: Pour all dry ingredients through a sieve to remove lumps and excess dirt. This will result in a smooth batter and even bake.
Coconut oil: Coconut oil is considered a healthier alternative to other oils, making these healthy matcha brownies. However, if you don't have any to hand you can opt for melted unsalted butter instead and get the same results.
Optional ingredients: Ground cinnamon is optional and be skipped if you don't have any to hand or you don't want that flavor. You can also swap almond extract for vanilla extract instead.
Preheat: It is essential to preheat the oven when baking, as the brownies need to be at the suggested temperature to bake correctly.

How to Make Fudgy Chocolate Matcha Brownies

Matcha powder, sugar, cocoa powder and flour in a glass bowl.

Start by preheating the oven at 180C/360F. Then, add plain flour, matcha, cocoa powder, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder to a large bowl and mix until well combined.

Milk in a bowl mixed with a silver bowl.

2. Next, add coconut oil and white chocolate to a separate bowl. Warm the coconut oil and chocolate in the microwave at 30-second intervals to melt the ingredients. Stir in between each interval. Eventually, you should get a smooth, well-combined mixture. Once this is done, leave it to cool slightly.

5. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the beaten egg bowl and mix everything together.

Tip: Sift dry ingredients using a sieve to remove excess dirt and lumps.

Matcha brownie batter in a round lined tin.

6. Line a deep baking dish with baking paper. Then, pour the brownie dough into the baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes. Check if the brownie is done by sticking a skewer into the brownies. The brownies should still be moist for the fudgy effect.

7. Once the fudgy Chocolate Matcha Brownies are ready, leave to cool and serve as desired! You can serve them alongside these Easter Mini Egg Brownies.

Gooey matcha brownie stacked on top of another.

Recipe FAQs

What chocolate goes well with matcha?

Matcha is a very versatile ingredient. It pairs well with dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate.

Can I use drinking matcha powder for baking?

Yes, you can use matcha tea drinking powder for baking. For the best flavor, make sure it is good quality matcha.

What does matcha taste like in desserts?

Matcha adds a smooth, bitter-sweet, grassy and nutty flavor to desserts.

How to store fudgy chocolate matcha brownies?

Wrap leftover matcha brownies in plastic wrap, foil or place them in an airtight container and store at room temperature for 3-4 days.

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