You will want to try these delicious brownies soon, especially if you are a coffee lover! Whether you have them at breakfast time, snack or as a dessert, they will certainly give you a pick me up anytime of the day. They are rich and sweet, with a strong
1/2 c. plus 3 T. unsalted butter
4 1/2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
3 eggs
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 t. coffee extract
2 T. espresso powder
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
Frosting:
1/4 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
1 t. espresso powder
1-2 T. cold black coffee
1 c. powdered sugar
Place butter and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir until melted and smooth. Cool for several minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 11 x 7 inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, add eggs and sugar; begin mixing on low-speed,slowly increasing to medium speed until eggs become pale and thick. Leaving mixer on, stir in the warm chocolate. Add the coffee extract and espresso powder, followed by the unsweetened cocoa and flour.
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting:
Cream butter, espresso powder and cold coffee in a mixing bowl, slowly adding the powdered sugar. Add more cold coffee or sugar until the desired consistency is reached.
Spread over the cooled brownies.