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Creamy Coffee Brownies Recipe Easy Homemade Brownies with Luscious Frosting

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Rich, fudgy brownies infused with coffee flavor and topped with a smooth, luscious espresso frosting. Easy to make and perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the frosting:
  • 1/4 cup (57g) butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center after 30 minutes; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy (1-2 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating.
  10. Add dissolved espresso powder and vanilla extract to the frosting. Beat in heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until light, fluffy, and spreadable.
  11. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
  12. Let the frosting set for at least 20 minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

[‘Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy.’, ‘Use good quality cocoa and espresso powder for best flavor.’, ‘Let brownies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.’, ‘Test doneness with a toothpick aiming for moist crumbs.’, ‘Warm your knife or spatula under hot water before slicing to get clean cuts.’, ‘For extra fudgy brownies, reduce flour by 1 tablespoon or add 1 tablespoon melted chocolate chips.’, ‘Prepare frosting while brownies bake to save time.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.’, ‘For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free butter substitute and plant-based milk for frosting.’]

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