Description
Frosted Coffee Brownies are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate and aromatic coffee flavors, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. These fudgy brownies are topped with a creamy coffee-infused frosting, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Whether enjoyed as an afternoon snack or served at a gathering, their decadent taste will surely impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp instant coffee granules
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar until glossy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and instant coffee granules.
- Gently fold in flour, cocoa powder, and brown sugar until no dry spots remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix until creamy. If desired, fold in coffee liqueur.
- Once brownies are cool, spread the frosting evenly on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg