Description
Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a velvety espresso-infused frosting. Toasted cocoa and coffee create a bold flavor profile balanced by silky mocha glaze, perfect for coffee lovers and chocolate enthusiasts. Layered for professional results at home.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup coffee
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional)
1 tbsp coffee oil (optional)
Additional decorations: chocolate shavings, coffee beans
Instructions
Prepare 8×8-inch pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper
Heat 2/3 cup coffee in microwave until steaming
Stir in 1/2 cup melted butter until emulsified
Add 2 eggs to coffee-butter mixture and whisk until pale and homogeneous
Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and sugar in bowl
Mix wet ingredients into dry batter until smooth
Spread batter into prepared pan
Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 35 minutes until lightly cracked
Let cool completely
Make frosting: whisk powdered sugar with 2 tbsp icing/confectioners sugar and 1 tbsp of strong espresso
Drizzle mocha glaze over warm brownies
Top with additional cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for garnish
Notes
Use Dutch-processed cocoa for richest flavor
Microwave butter briefly if not easily meltable
Frosting works best when glazed while brownies are still warm
Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg