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Frosted Coffee Brownies

Frosted Coffee Brownies to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

Indulge in Frosted Coffee Brownies that perfectly blend rich chocolate and coffee flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • ½ cup unsalted butter can substitute with margarine if preferred
  • 1 cup granulated sugar no substitutions recommended
  • 2 large eggs use room temperature for better incorporation
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can substitute with coffee extract for stronger flavor
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder may use Dutch-processed or regular
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour gluten-free flour is an alternative
  • ¼ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder provides leavening
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules can use decaf for caffeine-free option
For the Frosting
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream half-and-half works in a pinch
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sugar alternatives may affect consistency

Equipment

  • 8-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or non-stick spray.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 to 40 seconds until liquified.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, 1 cup of sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
  4. Sift in ⅓ cup cocoa powder, ½ cup flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and 1 tablespoon coffee granules. Stir gently.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool the brownies in the pan for at least 30 minutes to ensure ideal texture before frosting.
  7. For the frosting, mix 1 tablespoon coffee granules with 2 tablespoons heavy cream until dissolved. Beat together ½ cup softened butter with 1 cup powdered sugar, then mix in the coffee-cream until smooth.
  8. Spread the frosting evenly on cooled brownies and slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Stir dry ingredients just until blended to keep brownies tender and fudgy. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.

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