Frosted Coffee Brownies
Indulge in the rich, fudgy delight of Frosted Coffee Brownies. This irresistible treat blends deep chocolate flavor with a robust coffee twist, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these brownies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and elevate your dessert experience. Each bite promises a harmonious balance of textures and flavors that will leave you wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp coffee extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix cocoa powder, flour, sugar, instant coffee granules, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat melted butter and eggs until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by beating cream cheese with powdered sugar and coffee extract until smooth.
- Once brownies have cooled completely, frost evenly and cut into squares to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg