Preheat the oven at 180 °C. Sift the dry ingredients -flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt and baking powder - into a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the oil, vanilla, vinegar and hot water. Stir until all are combined.

Fold in the chocolate and almonds. Grease and line the bottom of a brownie tray, scoop the batter in and smooth it out. Sprinkle some almonds or add chocolate pieces ontop and bake for 20-25 mins.