Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius (160 degrees fan-forced) and line a slice tin/square cake tin/oven proof dish (I used a 2.6L glass pyrex dish) with baking paper.
2. Make the flax eggs by combining the flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl. Set aside for 5-10 minutes. Place the dates into a bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, sift the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl (almond meal, raw cacao, red velvet powder, baking powder and salt).
4. Drain the dates and add them to a blender with the flax eggs, peanut butter, coconut oil and maple syrup or honey. Blend until completely smooth.
5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir to combine. Scoop the mixture into the lined tin or dish and using a damp spatula, smooth out evenly.
6. Rinse out the blender and add the drained cashews and all other cheesecake ingredients. Blend until completely smooth.
7. Scoop out ¼ cup of the cheesecake mix and place it into a bowl with the extra 1 tbsp. of red velvet powder. Stir with a fork until combined and set aside.
8. Pour the rest of the cheesecake mixture over the chocolate brownie. Then dollop drops of the red velvet mix over the top. Using a chopstick/skewer/butter knife, swirl the red mix through the white cheesecake.
9. Place the dish into the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheesecake layer sets. Remove from the oven and cool in the dish for 5 minutes before removing it to cool for at least a further 30 minutes before serving (this will ensure the cheesecake layer is set enough for you to be able to cut it). Enjoy warm or once cooled, store in an airtight container.

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