Description
Frosted Coffee Brownies turn your afternoon pick-me-up into a delectable chocolate-covered dream. Rich espresso and smooth chocolate unite for a treat that’ll make your taste buds dance with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons coffee extract or 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1 ½ teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch baking dish with non-stick spray and line with parchment paper.
- Melt 1 stick of butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter. Stir until completely combined.
- Sift ½ cup flour, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon baking powder into the wet ingredients. Mix until the batter looks smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish. Spread evenly and bake for 30-35 minutes at 350°F. Check doneness with a toothpick – it should come out clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Dissolve 1 ½ teaspoons instant coffee granules in 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream. Set aside.
- Beat ⅓ cup unsalted butter until it becomes light and fluffy in a separate mixing bowl.
- Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar to the butter. Mix until the frosting looks smooth and creamy.
- Slowly incorporate the coffee cream into the frosting. Add more cream if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Spread the coffee frosting generously across the cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting and maintain a clean, smooth frosting surface.
- For a richer coffee flavor, use espresso powder instead of instant coffee granules, which provides a more intense and complex taste.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting of brownies, creating perfect square slices.
- When mixing the batter, avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender and prevent a tough, dense texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 251 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg