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Frosted Coffee Brownies


  • Author: Adeline
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: About 16 brownies 1x

Description

Frosted Coffee Brownies offer a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and bold coffee flavors, making them the ultimate treat for dessert lovers. With their fudgy texture and silky coffee frosting, these brownies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or indulging yourself. Easy to prepare and customizable, they will leave your taste buds dancing and your friends asking for more!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp coffee extract
  • 1 tbsp agar-agar (or gelatin substitute)
  • Water (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease an 8Γ—8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine applesauce, vegetable oil, and brewed coffee until smooth. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  5. For the frosting, mix powdered sugar, coffee extract, and agar-agar in a bowl. Gradually add water until smooth.
  6. Once brownies have cooled completely, spread frosting on top and cut into squares before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize your brownies by adding nuts or swapping in dark chocolate for extra richness. For added flavor complexity, consider including a dash of cinnamon in the brownie batter.