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Espresso Brownies with Coffee Frosting

These espresso brownies are a perfectly rich combination of chocolate and coffee. Sweet and chewy, these espresso brownies are full of a perfect mix of chocolate and coffee. Freshly pulled espresso shots are mixed right into the batter and shine through each bite of the moist brownies.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownie, coffee, espresso
Servings: 12 servings

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Oven

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 oz espresso freshly pulled
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cane sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 5 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

Frosting

  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 tsp coffee granules or instant espresso
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 8x8” or 9x9” baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Heat a small saucepan over medium low heat and add the butter. Once melted and simmering, remove from the heat.
  • Pour the hot melted butter over the chocolate chips in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to melt the chocolate.
  • Add the double espresso, brown sugar, and cane sugar. Use an electric mixer and mix until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. Add the eggs and beat again for another minute. Stir in the vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder to combine. 
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix. 
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Once done, let cool completely.
  • Make the frosting by adding the room temperature butter to a large bowl. Use an electric mixer and beat the butter until light and fluffy.
  • Add the coffee granules, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • Once the brownies are cooled, spread the frosting over the top. Sprinkle with coffee granules to garnish if desired! Slice and serve. 

Notes

You can substitute any other type of coffee for the freshly poured espresso in the brownie batter.