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April Gluten Free Baking Challenge 2021

Learn how to make a classic gluten free baked good from scratch! It’s a super easy recipe made with pantry staples, and only one bowl.

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Part of me can’t believe that it’s already April but at the same time, part of me can’t believe that we fiiinally made it to April. March felt like 2 weeks and a million years all at the same time. Anyone else feel like that?!

Speaking of March, you guys absolutely rocked the March Gluten Free Baking Challenge. You made SO many different flavored scones, all different shapes, dairy free, not dairy free, and they were ALL amazing!

I can’t wait to see what you do with this month’s challenge!

Let’s Bake!


The April Gluten Free Baking Challenge Recipe is ….

Gluten Free Brownies

These brownies have received countless rave reviews, for good reason! They’re the perfect combination of fudgy, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

But best of all, they’re super easy to make!

This base recipe does not include any mix-ins but feel free to add any that you like! Chopped candy bars, chocolate chips, nuts, etc. would all be great.

overhead shot of sliced fudgy gluten free brownies on a white plate

Tips for Making Homemade Gluten Free Brownies

  • Use cold eggs and water. Room temperature eggs will make the brownies rise higher during baking and then they’ll collapse as they cool.  
  • Use Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder for best results. It gives the brownies a full, rich chocolate flavor.
  • Try substituting coffee for the water. It will enhance the chocolate flavor!
  • Don’t overbake! Overbaking will cause the brownies to dry out.

Can I Make Gluten Free Dairy Free Brownies?

Yes! Just sub the melted butter for melted vegan butter. I like Miyoko’s European Style Cultured Vegan Butter best.


Gluten Free Vegan Brownies

For vegan brownies, use the butter sub listed above and use an egg replacer such as a flax egg or Just Egg. 


Gluten Free Brownie Variations to Try

Samoas Brownies

Gluten Free Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting 

Coconut Frosted Brownies

Peppermint Frosted Brownies (Christmas)

Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies (flourless)

Flourless Mint Chocolate Brownies

Snickers Brownies

Mummy Brownies (Halloween)

Almond Joy Brownie Bites


Gluten Free Brownie Video Tutorial


Where To Share Your Photos

Share your photos to one or more, mentioned below. Only one is required as an entry for the giveaway so don’t feel like you need to share everywhere!

  1. Instagram – Share your photo of the Gluten Free Baking Challenge recipe to your public Instagram account. (If it’s a private account, I won’t be able to see it.)
    • To qualify, you must use the #gfbakingchallenge and tag @whattheforkfoodblog
    • Then, you must enter the link to your Instagram post in the giveaway form below.
  2. Facebook Group – If you’re a member of the Gluten Free Baking Club Facebook group, you can post your image there.
    • To qualify for the prize, include the #gfbakingchallenge in your post!
    • Once your post is approved, grab the link and to the post and enter it into the giveaway form below.
    • Click here to request to join the group.
  3. Facebook Page – Share your photo to my What The Fork Food Blog Facebook page with the official baking challenge hashtag, #gfbakingchallenge then enter the link to your post into the giveaway form below the recipe.

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The April Gluten Free Baking Challenge Prize

This month’s gluten free baking challenge prize is a $50 Amazon eGift Card. Please note, your chance of winning the challenge prize has nothing to do with photo quality. Winner will be randomly drawn from the giveaway form. There will be additional entries to increase your chances of winning.

To be eligible for the prize, you must use the entry form to enter. The giveaway form is located at the end of this post directly after the recipe. All winning entries will be verified and winners will be contacted by email.


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Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies {Dairy-Free Option}
Super fudgy gluten free brownies are easy to make.  They are thick, chewy and have the perfect chocolate flavor!  They are a decadent gluten free dessert and can also be made dairy-free!
Check out this recipe
overhead shot of sliced fudgy gluten free brownies on a white plate

April 2021 Gluten Free Baking Challenge

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  1. Annalise says:

    5 stars
    These brownies are sooo good! When you make them, freeze them and eat them frozen. They taste like a delicious ice cream bar somehow. Also good warm, but personal preference is frozen!!!

  2. Jenna M. says:

    5 stars
    Delicious!!!! Needed last minute brownie recipe for my brothers birthday and these turned out to be the best brownies we have ever had!!! We used Namaste Perfect Flour Blend for the flour, omitted the zanthan gum since the flour blend has it, doubled the salt, and only ended up using 1 egg because that’s what we had left in the fridge (oops!). It still worked perfectly and other than being a little messy to pick up (assuming that second egg would have helped that lol!), they were perfectly fudgy with just the right texture and richness and sweetness and chocolately goodness! Will absolutely make these again and again!

  3. Marissa says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely amazing. These are by far the best brownies I’ve ever made. Trying not to eat the whole pan. I did add 1 tbsp of instant coffee but otherwise followed the directions exactly. Also great cold. Will be making again soon. Great recipe