Description
Indulgent espresso brownies merge rich chocolate with intense coffee notes for a sophisticated dessert. Coffee-loving bakers can craft these deeply flavorful treats with simple ingredients and minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (226 g / 8 oz)
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (90 g / 3.2 oz)
- ¼ cup brewed espresso
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Create a parchment paper liner for the baking pan, extending slightly over the edges. Lightly spray with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Mixing Base: Combine melted butter with brown and granulated sugars, whisking until smooth and fully integrated. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly to create a glossy, rich mixture.
- Flavor Infusion: Blend in brewed espresso and vanilla extract, ensuring complete incorporation. Gently fold in cocoa powder, flour, espresso powder, and kosher salt, mixing carefully to maintain a light batter consistency.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-45 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a knife near the center – it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, setting the texture. Use parchment paper edges to lift and remove from the pan. Cut into desired portions and store in an airtight container for optimal freshness, consuming within 2-3 days.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Create a perfectly fitted parchment paper sling for seamless brownie removal and clean cutting.
- Whisk with Purpose: Beat the mixture thoroughly to develop a luxurious, signature crinkly top that defines great brownies.
- Espresso Enhancement: The coffee elements intensify chocolate depth, creating a more complex and rich flavor profile.
- Gentle Folding Technique: Mix dry ingredients minimally to maintain a tender, fudgy brownie texture and prevent tough results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg