These frosted coffee brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownie layers with a creamy, coffee-infused frosting—perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.
Author:Robert
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:16 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1.5 tsp instant coffee granules
2–4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
Melt 1 stick of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined. Optionally, add ½ tsp espresso powder for enhanced flavor.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Allow brownies to cool completely.
For the frosting, dissolve the instant coffee in 2 tbsp heavy cream and set aside.
In another bowl, beat 1/3 cup butter until fluffy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
Add the coffee-cream mixture and beat until creamy, adding more cream 1 tbsp at a time if needed.