Mocha Buttercream Brownies Recipe

Name: Mocha Buttercream Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (19 7/8 ounce) package brownie mix; ½ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup water; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon instant espresso or 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon instant espresso or 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder; 4 teaspoons hot water; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; ½ cup butter, softened

Servings: persons

1 (19 7/8 ounce) package brownie mix
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup water
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon instant espresso or 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon instant espresso or 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
4 teaspoons hot water
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
½ cup butter, softened

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Position oven rack in lower third of the oven.
3
Spray the bottom only of an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
4
In a bowl, mix the brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, espresso powder, cinnamon, and cardamom with a wooden spoon until just blended and all dry ingredients are moistened.
5
Spread batter into prepared pan.
6
Bake 40-44 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean.
7
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
8
Frosting--in a large bowl dissolve instant espresso in the hot water.
9
Add powdered sugar, cocoa, and softened butter; beat with electric mixer on medium until smooth.
10
Spread frosting over cooled brownies.
11
Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until frosting is set.
12
Cut into squares; store in refrigerator.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (19 7/8 ounce) package brownie mix, ½ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup water, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Mocha Buttercream 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.

Mocha Buttercream Brownies

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