Description
Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies infused with espresso and topped with a creamy, coffee-flavored frosting. These Mocha Brownies with Café Latte Frosting are a decadent dessert perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers, offering a bold flavor and smooth sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For the Café Latte Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Topping: Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter looks light and glossy.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and espresso powder until fully blended.
- Fold in flour, salt, and chocolate chips until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- For the frosting, dissolve espresso powder in the cream or milk.
- Beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Add the coffee mixture and beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy and spreadable.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Top with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Cut the brownies into squares and serve.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake and let them cool fully before cutting.
- Use decaf espresso powder for a caffeine-free version.
- Add chopped nuts or drizzle caramel for extra texture and flavor.
- Chill brownies before cutting for clean slices.
- Pair with a cup of coffee or vanilla ice cream for a café-style dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg