Espresso Brownies
Gooey, chocolatey and with hints of espresso, these espresso brownies are indulgent in every way possible. A rich chocolate brownie with two kinds of chocolate is enhanced by espresso powder and topped with a smooth and creamy espresso forward buttercream. Topped with chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans, these brownies will knock your socks off.
Ingredients
Brownies
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Espresso Buttercream
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon espresso powder
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- chocolate covered espresso beans optional
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang on 2 sides or spray the pan with cooking spray.
- Combine butter and chocolate in a medium saucepan over low heat until melted, stirring often.
- Add the espresso powder and sugar and stir to combine.
- Add the eggs and stir until combined.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour and salt and stir until there are just barely streaks of flour remaining.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top and bake for 25-30 minutes until set in the middle and done on the sides and a toothpick inserted contains moist crumbs.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled remove the brownies from the pan (if you used parchment paper) and frost with the espresso frosting. Sprinkle with chopped chocolate covered espresso beans if desired.
Espresso Buttercream
- In a medium bowl (or using a stand mixer), mix the butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the espresso powder and milk and stir until the espresso powder is dissolved.
- Add the espresso mixture and vanilla to the frosting and mix until light and fluffy.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal
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