Frosted Coffee Brownies
A delightful dessert combining the rich taste of brownies with a smooth coffee-infused frosting, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use quality cocoa for best flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick unsalted butter Melted
- 2 teaspoons coffee extract Or use 1 tablespoon of instant coffee
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients
- 2-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream To adjust frosting consistency
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules Dissolved in cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter Softened
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring until fully blended.
- Gradually mix in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until the batter is smooth.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely.
Frosting
- Dissolve the instant coffee granules in the heavy whipping cream and set aside.
- Beat the unsalted butter until fluffy, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar.
- Pour in 2 tablespoons of the coffee-infused cream and mix until combined, adjusting the consistency with more cream if needed.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter; just mix until dry ingredients disappear. Use quality cocoa for a noticeable difference.