Description
Frosted Coffee Brownies are rich, decadent homemade treats featuring a chewy chocolate base infused with coffee flavor and topped with a velvety coffee-flavored frosting. Perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers, these brownies bring together robust coffee notes and smooth chocolate in every bite, ideal for an afternoon snack or special occasion dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
- 2 teaspoons coffee extract or 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coffee Frosting
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (approx. 5 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8-inch baking dish by coating it with non-stick spray or lining it with parchment paper and lightly spraying to prevent sticking.
- Melt butter: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until fully melted. Transfer the melted butter to a large mixing bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients: To the melted butter, add granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder to the wet ingredients. Stir gently but completely until the batter is smooth and uniform, avoiding lumps.
- Incorporate coffee flavor: Add the coffee extract or instant coffee to the batter and stir to evenly distribute the coffee flavor throughout.
- Bake the brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool brownies: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the baking dish to set properly before frosting.
- Prepare frosting coffee base: Dissolve the instant coffee granules from the frosting ingredients in 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream; set aside to develop flavor.
- Make frosting: In a separate mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing continuously to avoid lumps.
- Combine frosting ingredients: Slowly pour in the coffee-infused cream while beating the mixture until the frosting reaches your desired smooth and spreadable consistency. Add more cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
- Frost the brownies: Generously spread the prepared coffee frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Serve: Slice the frosted brownies into squares and enjoy immediately or store as desired.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee taste, use espresso powder instead of instant coffee granules.
- Adjust the frosting cream gradually for a lighter or thicker texture according to preference.
- Consider folding in chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the brownie batter before baking to add texture and richness.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week for freshness.
- Freeze individual brownies wrapped securely for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Frosted Coffee Brownies, coffee brownies, chocolate coffee dessert, homemade brownies, coffee flavored frosting
