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Espresso brownies with espresso frosting

February 17, 2013 by Roxana 20 Comments

Espresso brownies with espresso frosting – Rich, sweet, chocolate brownies with a strong coffee flavor covered with silky smooth espresso frosting

Espresso brownies with espresso frosting from Roxanashomebaking.com Rich, sweet, chocolate brownies with a strong coffee flavor covered with silky smooth espresso frosting

Chocolate for breakfast. Or chocolate with your 3 o’clock pick-me-up coffee. I’ve been there. Trying to keep my eyes open early in the morning while making myself a cup of coffee and there it was, that leftover piece of chocolate tempting me before I even pour the steaming coffee and have a first sip.

Or mid-afternoon when all I want is to lay down to take a nap. I need a pick me up, usually a sweet treat to keep me going until the end of the day.

Today I have the perfect recipe for those days. Say Hello to espresso brownies.

Espresso brownies with espresso frosting from Roxanashomebaking.com Rich, sweet, chocolate brownies with a strong coffee flavor covered with silky smooth espresso frosting

Rich, sweet, chocolate-y with a strong coffee flavor. Keep away from kids, this a grown-up treat. To make it even more grown-up you could add a little bit of coffee liquor to the frosting or even a tablespoon or two to the brownie batter.

This recipe was originally published on Jen’s blog

Espresso Brownies 

Espresso brownies with espresso frosting

Yields one 11X7" baking pan

Rich, sweet, chocolate brownies with a strong coffee flavor covered with silky smooth espresso frosting

15 minPrep Time

40 minCook Time

1 hr, 30 Total Time

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Ingredients

    Brownies
  • 5 1/2 ounces unsalted butter (1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons)
  • 4 1/2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon coffee extract
  • 2 tablespoons espresso powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Frosting
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1-2 tablespoons cold black coffee
  • 1 cup powder sugar

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan put the butter and chocolate and place over medium heat. Stir until melted and smooth. Leave to cool for a couple of minutes.
  2. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 11x7 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl add the 3 eggs and the sugar and start mixing on low-speed slowly increasing to medium until the eggs become pale and thicken. Without turning the mixer off, stir in the warm chocolate.
  4. Add the coffee extract and espresso powder followed by the unsweetened cocoa and all-purpose flour.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool completely before frosting them.
  6. To make the frosting, cream the butter, espresso powder and cold coffee in a mixing bowl slowly adding the powder sugar. If needed add more cold coffee or sugar until you reached the desired consistency.
  7. Spread over the cooled brownies. Cut and enjoy!
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Roxana

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About Roxana

Roxana has a passion for all things food, a sweet tooth that can’t be tamed and a severe case of the wanderlust
With an audience in search for real food and no fuss recipes, I make midweek meals exciting sharing approachable recipes, both sweet and savory, that taste completely sinful.

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  1. Jen @ Savory Simple says

    February 17, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    Thank you for sharing such an awesome recipe on my site!
    Reply
  2. Terra says

    February 17, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    I love that fact that you put the espresso in both the brownies, AND the frosting!!! This coffee lover is pretty much loving this recipe.....and would enjoy them anytime of the day too:-) Hugs, Terra
    Reply
  3. Emily @ Life on Food says

    February 17, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    Of course I am heading over. Those look amazing. I would have one for breakfast and the afternoon pick me up!
    Reply
  4. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says

    February 17, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    Hello, Espresso Brownies!! How moist and outrageously delicious you look...
    Reply
  5. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    February 17, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    Hello, indeed! I could go for one or two of these brownies right now! :)
    Reply
  6. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    February 17, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    OMG Roxana. YESSSSSS. :)
    Reply
  7. Amy Tong says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:42 am

    Oh my! I love your idea of espresso brownie. With this espresso frosting! For sure will wake me up in the morning (cos I would definitely look forward to waking up to this beautiful treat). Oh, and of course, I can't skip my mid afternoon pick me up either! I gotta try this recipe soon!
    Reply
  8. Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations says

    February 18, 2013 at 5:21 am

    Coffee and chocolate are two of my addictions! This way I can satisfy both in one bite ;)
    Reply
  9. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    February 18, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    I love everything with espresso. These are gorgeous Roxana!
    Reply
  10. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Now these are some serious brownies. They look fantastic!!! Wow!
    Reply
  11. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    February 19, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Darn my dislike of coffee, because brownies are my favorite dessert ever!
    Reply
  12. Lora @cakeduchess says

    February 19, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    Since I adore coffee, this is perfect just for me:)
    Reply
  13. Carol | a cup of mascarpone says

    February 20, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    Did you say espresso? Did you say brownies? Yes, please!!! Love them, Roxana!!!
    Reply
  14. Ella-Home Cooking Adventure says

    February 21, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Wow, could you please send me a slice:) Love the combination :)
    Reply
  15. Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says

    February 25, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    You had me at expresso! Plus a brownie - now I am in dessert heaven! These are divine!
    Reply
  16. Patty says

    February 26, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    Love a bite of chocolate with espresso in my brownies!
    Reply
  17. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    March 4, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    You had me at Brownie...but then to see all the espresso in these. YUM! These are a gorgeous and delicious sounding brownie!!!
    Reply
  18. Medeja says

    June 26, 2013 at 5:38 am

    Chocolate and brownies anytime for me! Lovely brownies :)
    Reply
  19. Jen L | Tartine and Apron Strings says

    July 21, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    I'll say hello to these espresso brownies...hopping over to Jen's wonderful blog now.
    Reply

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