Frosted Coffee Brownies

5 from 6 votes

Frosted Coffee Brownies are a delicious homemade brownie that is topped with a thick and creamy coffee frosting. Brownies with coffee are going to win over everyone with one single bite.

Prep Time20

Cook Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brownies with coffee, coffee brownies, frosted coffee brownies

Servings:

Calories: 174kcal

Author: Courtney

Ingredients

1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons coffee extract or 1 tablespoon instant coffee
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Coffee Frosting Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
2-4 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare an 8inch baking dish with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper and spray with the non-stick spray.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
In a large bowl, add the melted butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla and stir until well combined.
Add the wet dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Allow the brownies to cool and then prepare the frosting.
Mix the instant coffee into the heavy cream and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the butter until it’s light and fluffy. Slowly add the powdered sugar and keep adding until everything is well combined.
Add in 2 tbsp of the heavy cream and mix well, continue adding cream 1 tbsp at a time until the desired consistency has been reached. Frost the brownies, slice and enjoy!

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