cappuccino brownies w/ chocolate frosting

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53 Pinches
Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Jun 5, 2013

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yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • BROWNIES:
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 4 ounces chocolate, unsweetened, chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 x large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder, regular or decaffinated
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

How To Make cappuccino brownies w/ chocolate frosting

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 8" x 8" x 2" baking dish; set aside.
  • Step 2
    BROWNIES: Melt the butter & chocolate in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined. Stir in extract.
  • Step 3
    Stir together flour & baking soda in a small bowl. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture & stir until combined. Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake 30 minutes.
  • Step 4
    TOPPING: Dissolve instant coffee in cream. Beat together confectioners' & butter in a standing mixer with whisk on medium speed. Add coffee/cream mixture & beat until creamy. If necessary, add addtional whipping cream until mixture is of spreading consistency. Spread over warm brownies. Refrigerate 1 hour or until topping is set.
  • Step 5
    FROSTING: Combine chocolate, whipping cream & extrac in a small pan. Stir over low heat until chocolate is melted & mixture begins to thicken.
  • Step 6
    Carefully spread frosting over brownies. Refrigerate until frosting is set. Cut into bars & enjoy!

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