Description
Delicious mocha brownies that combine rich chocolate and robust coffee flavors, topped with a luscious frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (optional, for extra flavor in frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat and let cool slightly.
- Add 2 cups of granulated sugar to the melted butter and mix until smooth.
- Incorporate 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter until creamy, then add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder slowly.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and optionally 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules.
- Beat until fluffy, adjusting with more milk if necessary.
- Once brownies are cool, frost them and cut into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Quality cocoa powder enhances the flavor. Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mocha brownies, chocolate brownies, coffee dessert, easy dessert, baking