Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these Frosted Coffee Brownies. A perfect combination of chocolate and coffee, these moist brownies topped with a coffee-infused frosting are a coffee lover’s dream.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tablespoons warm milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix brownie batter: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in cocoa powder, coffee granules, flour, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into pan.
- Bake brownies: Bake for 28–32 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
- Prepare frosting: Beat softened butter, add powdered sugar, cocoa, dissolved coffee, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost brownies: Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, add an extra teaspoon of instant coffee to the batter.
- Store frosted brownies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
