Coffee-Frosted Mocha Brownies Recipe

Name: Coffee-Frosted Mocha Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder; 2 teaspoons hot water; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or 6 oz. good quality semisweet chocolate, chopped); ½ cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 eggs; 1 cup flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder; 2 -3 tablespoons heavy cream or 2 -3 tablespoons milk; 2 cups powdered sugar; ¼ cup butter, softened; ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; ½ teaspoon shortening

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
2 teaspoons hot water
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or 6 oz. good quality semisweet chocolate, chopped)
½ cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
2 -3 tablespoons heavy cream or 2 -3 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ teaspoon shortening

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["BROWNIES: Preheat oven to 350*F.", "Combine the espresso powder and hot water in a small bowl; stir to dissolve the granules.", "Set aside.", "Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth; remove pan from heat.", "Stir in the espresso mixture, sugar, and vanilla.", "Add the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition.", "Stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the chocolate mixture just until combined.", "Spread batter evenly into a greased 8"" square baking pan.", "Bake for 33-38 minutes, or until the brownies just begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.", "DO NOT OVERBAKE!", "Cool completely.", "FROSTING: Combine the espresso powder and 2 Tbsp.", "heavy cream in a small bowl; stir to dissolve the granules.", "Add the powdered sugar and butter; beat with an electric mixer on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, and adding enough cream to reach desired spreading consistency.", "Frost cooled brownies.", "DRIZZLE: Melt the chocolate chips and shortening together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth; drizzle over frosting.", "If desired, swirl the chocolate with a knife for a marbelized pattern.", "Cut into bars."]

1398

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder, 2 teaspoons hot water, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or 6 oz. good quality semisweet chocolate, chopped), ½ cup butter, and more.

Yes, Coffee-Frosted Mocha Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Coffee-Frosted Mocha Brownies

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