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Frosted Coffee Brownies with Creamy Espresso Icing

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Rich, fudgy brownies infused with espresso and topped with creamy coffee frosting — a perfect mocha treat for coffee and chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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Brownies:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp instant espresso powder

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 tsp salt

Coffee Frosting:

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tbsp milk or cream

  • 1 tsp instant coffee or espresso powder

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and grease an 8×8 pan.

  • Melt butter; mix with sugars, cocoa, and espresso powder.

  • Whisk in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt.

  • Pour into pan and bake 22–26 minutes. Cool completely.

  • Make frosting: beat butter, then add powdered sugar, coffee milk, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.

  • Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Store in fridge for longer freshness.

  • Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for variation.

  • Let brownies fully cool before frosting.

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