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Line a brownie tray with baking paper.
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Melt the margarine in a microwave (this usually takes about 3 minutes).
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Add the cocoa into the margarine a little at a time and mix until smooth.
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Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and whisk them for 3 minutes.
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Gradually mix the sugar into the eggs well.
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Add the vanilla oil to the eggs and sugar, then pour the cocoa mixture from Step 3 into the bowl too.
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Combine well.
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Sift in the cake flour.
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Then fold in the cake flour using a rubber spatula.
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Pour the brownie mixture into the pan and even out the surface (the mixture should be quite firm).
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Bake the brownies in an oven preheated to 160C for 25 minutes.
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Once the brownies have cooled, cut them into slices and serve.
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I think that these brownies are relatively sweet, but since they're made with just cocoa they may have quite a mature flavour.
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When I take these to children's parties I usually coat them in white chocolate that's been melted in a bain-marie.
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I also sometimes cover them in chocolate sprinkles.
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Unsalted margarine is ideal for this recipe but lately I've found myself using a low-calorie spread that's been on offer at the shop.
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For my friends with a sweet tooth, I tend to add 50-70 g non-melt chocolate chips into the mixture as well.
