Description
Deliciously rich brownies topped with a smooth coffee frosting, perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons coffee extract (or 1 tablespoon instant coffee)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch baking dish.
- Melt the stick of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Mix the melted butter with sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture; stir until smooth.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the baking dish.
- For the frosting, dissolve instant coffee granules in heavy whipping cream.
- Beat the unsalted butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
- Combine the coffee-infused cream with the butter and sugar mixture, adjusting the consistency as needed.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies and cut into squares to serve.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating nuts or experimenting with different frostings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brownies, coffee, dessert, chocolate, frosting