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Coffee Brownies

Rich and fudgy Coffee Brownies combine the deep flavors of chocolate and espresso, making this dessert a perfect indulgence for chocolate and coffee lovers alike.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Baked Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces 240mL strong coffee

COFFEE BROWNIES

  • ½ cup 113g unsalted butter cut into 6-8 slices
  • 8 ounces 227g semi-sweet chocolate coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup 150g firmly packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup 50g granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature preferred1
  • 1 Tablespoon 15mL concentrated coffee
  • ¾ cup 90g all-purpose flour be sure to measure properly
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

MOCHA FROSTING

  • 2 ounces 40g unsweetened baking chocolate coarsely chopped
  • 4 Tablespoons 57g unsalted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon 15mL concentrated coffee
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons 15-30mL milk or cream
  • 2 cups 240g powdered sugar
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Pour the brewed coffee into a small saucepan.
  • 8 ounces (240mL) strong coffee
  • Heat over medium heat until boiling.
  • Reduce coffee down to 2 Tablespoons, remove from heat, and set aside.

COFFEE BROWNIES

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Line an 8" or 9" square baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and chopped chocolate, stirring frequently until completely smooth. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter,8 ounces (227g) semi-sweet chocolate
  • Whisk both sugars into cooled chocolate mixture until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition until smooth. Whisk in 1 Tablespoon of the concentrated coffee. Add the flour and salt and stir gently until completely combined.
  • ¾ cup (150g) firmly packed light brown sugar,¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar,3 large eggs,1 Tablespoon (15mL) concentrated coffee,¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour,¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake brownies for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting.

MOCHA FROSTING

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsweetened baking chocolate and the butter. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  • 2 ounces (40g) unsweetened baking chocolate,4 Tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
  • In a medium bowl with a handheld mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine cooled chocolate/butter mixture, concentrated coffee, and milk or cream (start with 1 Tablespoon). Turn the mixer onto low and slowly add the powdered sugar. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat until completely combined, scraping down sides as needed. Add salt to taste.
  • 1 Tablespoon (15mL) concentrated coffee,1 to 2 Tablespoons (15-30mL) milk or cream,2 cups (240g) powdered sugar,pinch of salt
  • When you are ready to frost the brownies, remove the brownies by lifting the foil overhang straight up. Peel back remaining foil and place brownie block onto a large cutting board or safe-to-cut surface.
  • Spread frosting evenly over the top of the brownies, then cut into individual servings. Store leftover brownies at room temperature up to 1 week. Brownies freeze well, up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight.

Notes

  1. Room temperature eggs: these incorporate into batter much more easily than cold eggs, although this is not absolutely necessary.

Nutrition Disclosure

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword Coffee Brownies