Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these Frosted Coffee Brownies. A perfect combination of coffee-infused moist brownie topped with a creamy coffee frosting, these treats are a coffee lover’s dream come true.
Ingredients
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Brownies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Frosting:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, and dissolved coffee.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes. Let cool.
- Make frosting: Beat butter, coffee, milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
- Frost and serve: Spread frosting over cooled brownies, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance with chocolate chips or walnuts for extra flavor.
- Cut into small squares due to richness.
- Refrigerate for firmer texture or serve at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
