Coffee Cream Brownies

A creamy coffee frosting and a layer of chocolate makes these decadent homemade Coffee Cream Brownies a great dessert. Perfect pick-me-up after a long day of school or work!

Coffee Cream Brownies

For the Brownies
  1. 1/2 cup butter, melted
  2. 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
  3. 1 cup sugar
  4. 2 eggs
  5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  7. 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  8. 3/4 cup flour

For the Coffee Frosting
  1. 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  2. 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  3. 1/4 cup butter, softened
  4. 1/8 teaspoon salt
  5. 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar

For the Chocolate Topping
  1. 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  2. 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 pan with foil. Spray with nonstick baking spray.
  • Whisk together the melted butter and cocoa powder.
  • Beat the sugar,eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the chocolate butter mixture and mix again.
  • Stir together the salt, baking powder, and flour. Slowly stir that into the butter mixture.
  • Spread in the prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out a little sticky. Remove and cool completely.