Why settle for regular brownies when you can enjoy Frosted Chocolate Espresso Brownies??
I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend. I *might* be slightly hungover this morning after a night of 80s dancing with friends. But it was totally worth it to let loose and shake off a bit of stress as life gets back to normal. While I recover, please give a warm welcome to Roxana who has brought some gorgeous espresso brownies to share with us.
Hello, Savory Simple fans. I’m Roxana; the baker, photographer and writer behind Roxana’s Home Baking ~ where passion meets cravings. I’m happy to be here today, sharing a recipe for espresso brownies. I’m a chocoholic at heart and love everything that pairs deliciously with chocolate. Coffee is one of those ingredients you can’t go wrong with once you add a little to fudge brownies.
I’ve made these brownies a couple of weeks ago and few days later I had to make another pan. They were so good everyone asked for more. The second time I made them I took them to the next level adding a thing layer of espresso frosting on top. They had so much coffee flavor, one square could have been eaten instead of your morning cup of coffee.
They were the perfect chocolate-coffee brownies. Rich 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.
To make these brownies it’s really easy. You start by melting the chocolate with the butter. Once melted and slightly cooled you mixed it with the eggs and sugar. Slowly the flour and cocoa is added to form the batter. Pout the batter into a prepared dish and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the brownies cool completely before spreading the coffee buttercream on top. Slice and enjoy your cup of coffee!
Espresso Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 5 1/2 ounces unsalted butter (1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons)
- 4 1/2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon coffee extract
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Dutch-processed 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
- 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.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 11x7 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 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.
- Add the coffee extract and espresso powder followed by the unsweetened cocoa and all-purpose flour.
- 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.
- 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.
- Spread over the cooled brownies. Cut and enjoy!
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
These look incredible! I don’t drink a lot of coffee but I really like coffee flavoured items and brownies with icing are just the best :D
Roger Stowell says
Love the frosting idea. There are always some brownies in the cake box in our kitchen. I think they need some frosting. Nice one.
Little Kitchie says
Wow, these are gorgeous brownies!!! I love the combination of espresso and chocolate – can’t beat it.
katie says
Yum! any time we can combine two of my favorite things I’m a happy girl!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Chocolate and Espresso! Yes please! My favorites!!! I am soooooooooo loving these brownies!!! Great guest post today Jen! Hope your not hungover to bad! :)
Julia says
I really enjoy sweets with coffee in them! These look really yummy.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
LOVE coffee + chocolate. Hello, mochas? I love you. PS, why wasn’t I invited to an 80s dance party?! I can break down some seriously awesome moves if I say so myself.
natalie @ wee eats says
These look so good, and the espresso means I can have it for breakfast, right???
Valerie says
That frosting is calling to me! Love a little brownie love on a Monday- thanks, Roxana!
(Jen, I’m about to dig out some old mixed tapes…if only I could find something to play them on!) :D
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
Brownie – espresso – frosting. I’m speechless!
Jackie @ Domestic Fits says
I always like my brownies with a side 80’s dancing :)
These look amazing!
Reem | Simply Reem says
Coffee and Chocolate together… LOVE!
These brownies are just perfect deliciousness!
Mackenzie {SusieFreakingHomemaker} says
80’s dancing – YES! I love those nights! These brownies look so stinking good!!
Jen L | Tartine and Apron Strings says
I LOVE the 80’s!!!! Great memories there…did I just date myself there? LOL. I love Roxana’s stuff! She makes the most down-home baked goodies. It’s such a treat to see and delight in her desserts! She is truly one of the more talented bakers in the blog world. And these espresso brownies…superb!
Elizabeth says
You can never have too many variations of brownies! They’re all good. These look especially great!