Description
Deliciously rich espresso brownies topped with creamy espresso buttercream frosting, perfect for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅔ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder (for frosting)
- 2 teaspoons warm water (for frosting)
- 1 cup butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- A pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 square baking pan with two small, overlapping sheets of parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the butter and chocolate chips in a medium, microwave-safe bowl, and heat in 30-second increments until the butter has completely melted. Add the cocoa powder and instant espresso powder, and stir until smooth.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs with a mixer until pale yellow. Pour in the butter and chocolate mixture and mix until combined.
- Fold in the flour, salt, and vanilla extract until just combined. The batter will be thick.
- Pour the brownie batter into the parchment-lined pan, spread it out evenly, and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick poked in the edges comes out clean. Let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once the brownies have cooled, stir the espresso powder and water together in a small bowl until the espresso powder has dissolved. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until smooth, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar.
- After you’ve added about 2 cups of the powdered sugar, pour in the espresso, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue adding the remaining powdered sugar until the frosting is thick and smooth.
- Spoon the frosting on top of the cooled brownies and smooth it out evenly. Slice the brownies, and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a stronger espresso flavor, increase the amount of instant espresso powder in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg