Mocha Brownies with Café Latte Frosting Recipe
Mocha brownies with café latte frosting are a rich, indulgent treat combining chocolate and coffee. The fudgy texture of the brownies is perfectly complemented by a smooth coffee-flavored frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp instant espresso powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
1 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder
1½ cups powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional: chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until light and glossy.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and espresso powder until fully combined. Fold in flour, salt, and chocolate chips, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting: Dissolve coffee or espresso powder in cream or milk. Beat softened butter until creamy, then add coffee-cream mixture and beat until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy and spreadable.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies. Optionally, top with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the brownie batter.
- For a classic twist, replace the café latte frosting with chocolate ganache.
- Gluten-free? Swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- For a vegan version, use vegan butter, dairy-free milk, and a flaxseed egg substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
