How to Make Mocha Brownies with Coffee Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the rich, indulgent combination of chocolate and coffee. These Mocha Brownies with Coffee Frosting are the perfect marriage of two beloved flavors, creating a decadent treat that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. Whether you're a fan of traditional brownies or a coffee lover looking for a new way to enjoy your favorite beverage, these brownies are a must-try.

The base of these brownies is a rich and fudgy chocolate that gets an extra kick ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons instant coffee granules, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 1 ½ tablespoons milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 brownies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Make brownies: Melt shortening and butter in a small pan over low heat; pour melted mixture into a mixing bowl. Stir cocoa into butter mixture until well combined, followed by sugar.
  • Dissolve instant coffee with hot water in a small bowl; stir into cocoa mixture. Whisk eggs into batter, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir flour, vanilla extract, and salt into batter just until moist. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Make frosting: Beat softened butter with vanilla extract in a bowl. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until creamy using an electric mixer on medium speed. Dissolve instant coffee with milk in a small bowl; add to frosting. Increase mixer speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Frost cooled brownies.
  • Nutrition

    126 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 58mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 43mg