Description
Deliciously rich and fudgy coffee-infused brownies topped with a smooth mocha frosting. These frosted coffee brownies combine the deep flavors of cocoa and brewed coffee to create the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness, ideal for a delightful dessert or afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup brewed coffee
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp brewed coffee (adjust for desired consistency)
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan to prevent the brownies from sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add eggs and coffee: Incorporate the eggs, vanilla extract, and brewed coffee into the wet mixture, mixing thoroughly to combine all flavors.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder to ensure an even distribution of leavening and cocoa.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
- Bake the brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs for the perfect fudgy texture.
- Prepare frosting: While the brownies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, brewed coffee, softened butter, and vanilla extract until the frosting achieves a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Frost brownies: Spread the prepared frosting evenly over the cooled brownies with a spatula. Slice into 9 squares and serve.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of brewed coffee in the frosting to achieve your desired consistency—add more for a thinner glaze or less for a thicker frosting.
- Be careful not to overbake the brownies to maintain a moist and fudgy texture.
- You can substitute brewed coffee with strong espresso for a more intense coffee flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend of equal quantity.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
