Description
Enjoy rich, fudgy frosted coffee brownies. This recipe combines coffee and chocolate for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons coffee extract or 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 2–4 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare an 8inch baking dish with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper and spray with the non-stick spray.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
- In a large bowl, add the melted butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla and stir until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow the brownies to cool and then prepare the frosting.
- Mix the instant coffee into the heavy cream and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the butter until it’s light and fluffy. Slowly add the powdered sugar and keep adding until everything is well combined.
- Add in 2 tbsp of the heavy cream and mix well, continue adding cream 1 tbsp at a time until the desired consistency has been reached. Frost the brownies, slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust coffee extract to achieve desired coffee flavor.
- Ensure brownies are completely cool before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg