Coffee Brownies with Creamy Coffee Frosting
These coffee brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with a velvety coffee frosting that makes each bite unforgettable. Perfect for coffee lovers and chocolate fans alike.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- - 8×8-inch baking pan
- - Whisk or hand mixer
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
- ### For the Brownies:
- - ½ cup all-purpose flour
- - ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- - 1 cup granulated sugar
- - 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- - 2 large eggs
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - 2 tsp coffee extract *or* 1 tbsp instant coffee
- - ¼ tsp baking powder
- - ¼ tsp salt
- ### For the Frosting:
- - ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
- - 2 cups powdered sugar
- - 1½ tsp instant coffee granules
- - 2–4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- ### Brownie Base:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
- Melt butter and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and coffee extract. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- ### Frosting:
- Dissolve coffee granules in 2 tbsp heavy cream.
- Beat softened butter until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar.
- Add coffee-cream mixture slowly, beating until smooth. Adjust with extra cream as needed.
- Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Slice and serve!
Notes
- For stronger flavor, use espresso powder instead of instant coffee.
- Frost only after brownies are fully cooled.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.
- Frost only after brownies are fully cooled.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.