I changed a few things about this recipe after reading some of the other reviews. Some changes: Used dark cocoa powder, sugar in the raw, 3/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup applesauce, 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup soy milk... Also, one of the reviewers said to add the oil last, I did that as well. My batter seemed a bit in the thin side so I added some organic powdered sugar (thinking the cornstarch would help) until it was as thick as I wanted it to be. Also, I greased and floured my pan, and the brownies popped right out for me! My brownies turned out so well I almost cried! I was so excited and amazed that they actually turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Not greasy whatsoever! I made some vegan icing to top them off. I just used some earth balance, organic powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and cocoa powder. (It was okay, probably could have been better with tweaking.) But the brownies were amazing!!