Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavor of these Frosted Coffee Brownies. A perfect combination of fudgy brownie goodness with a hint of coffee, topped with a creamy coffee-infused frosting.
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 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Mix Brownie Batter: Combine melted butter and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, dissolved coffee, cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool.
- Make Frosting: Beat softened butter, add coffee, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Spread over brownies.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant coffee in the batter.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
