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A stack of three-layered gluten free caramel slice brownies with dark chocolate topping

Gluten Free Caramel Slice Brownies

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg s
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 60 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 100 g gluten -free all-purpose flour blend
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 397 g sweetened condensed milk
  • 50 g unsalted butter (for caramel)
  • 2 tablespoons golden syrup
  • 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 30 g unsalted butter (for topping)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 170°C and line a 20cm square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 200g melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is glossy and well emulsified.
  • Sift the cocoa powder, gluten-free flour, and salt into the wet ingredients. Fold the mixture gently with a spatula until just combined.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Prepare the caramel by combining the condensed milk, 50g butter, and golden syrup in a heavy-based saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Whisk the caramel continuously for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened and pale golden.
  • Pour the hot caramel over the partially baked brownie base and return the pan to the oven for an additional 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the pan to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set the caramel.
  • Melt the chopped dark chocolate and 30g butter together using a double boiler or microwave.
  • Spread the chocolate topping over the chilled caramel layer and refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing into squares.