Serious Eats Cook The Book: Cuba Libre Brownies Recipe

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Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 38g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Cook The Book: Cuba Libre Brownies Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 38g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.

Serious Eats Cook The Book: Cuba Libre Brownies Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 24 servings   ( 89 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 322
Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 54mg
Sodium: 162mg
Total Carbohydrates: 40g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 16g
Protein: 5g
Calcium: 18mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 102mg Vitamin A: 107mcg
Vitamin C: 2mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • For the brownies:
  • 11/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup carbonated cola
  • 1/4 cup white rum
  • For the frosting:
  • 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup white rum
  • Freshly grated zest of 2 limes

Instructions

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