Who doesn’t love brownies? Especially homemade dark chocolate brownies? If you like rich, gooey, fudgy brownies, you are going to want to save this recipe. These mocha chocolate brownies have just a hint of coffee flavor and are covered in a delicious mocha fudgy brownie frosting.

Note: This recipe was previously posted on February 13, 2024, and I’m sharing it again today.

Homemade Mocha Dark Chocolate Fudgy Brownies

My mother made the best brownies (her secret was to cook them a few minutes less than the recipe called for so they would be really fudgy). But she never frosted them and I am a sucker for icing. The rich mocha frosting in this fudgy brownie recipe makes them the perfect dessert or treat for any time of year.

How To Make Brownies From Scratch

I’m not going to lie, I also like Ghirardelli brownie mix (from a box) but why not make them from scratch? Knowing how to make homemade brownies is important if you have chocolate lovers in your life. They are not that difficult to make. Seriously, it takes only 15 minutes to prep before baking.

All you need is all-purpose flour, white granulated sugar, brown sugar, chocolate chips, eggs, a bit of unsalted butter, a little sea salt, and in this case, some strong brewed coffee (save 4 tablespoons from the pot you made with breakfast). 

For the brownie frosting you simply need dark chocolate chips, powdered sugar, butter, milk, a pinch of sea salt and little more strong coffee. That’s it.

Tips

• If you would like to make this recipe gluten-free, swap out the all-purpose flour for gluten-free all purpose flour. It will work just as well.
• This brownies recipe uses 60% cacao chips, but feel free to use semi-sweet chocolate chips if you prefer or have them on hand.

Mocha Dark Chocolate Fudgy Homemade Brownies

Servings: 12 servings

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Brownie Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons strong coffee
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Brownie Frosting Ingredients:

• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons strong coffee
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• Pinch of sea salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 8” pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Add butter and dark chocolate chips to a small saucepan on medium heat. Cook until melted, stirring as needed.
3. Pour brown sugar and granulated sugar into melted chocolate. Whisk to combine.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, to the chocolate mixture. Whisking after each addition until incorporated.
5. Add coffee, flour and salt to the mixture. Whisk until combined.
6. Transfer the batter to prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 25-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the brownies to cool to room temperature.
8. To prepare the frosting: Add dark chocolate chips and butter to a small saucepan on medium heat. Cook until melted, stirring as needed.
9. Pour the melted dark chocolate mixture into a medium mixing bowl.
10. Add coffee, 1 tablespoon of milk, powdered sugar and a pinch of sea salt. Use a hand-mixer to mix until incorporated. Mix in an additional 1-2 tablespoons of milk to reach desired consistency.
11. Once brownies have cooled completely, gently lift the brownies out of the pan by the parchment paper and place on a flat surface.
12. Spread frosting into an even layer over the brownies. Slice and enjoy!

Notes:

• These brownies are rich and fudgy in texture
• They offer a hint of coffee flavor, so it’s not overpowering.
• Gluten-free all-purpose flour may be used successfully in this recipe.
• 60% cacao chips were used this recipe; however, semi-sweet chocolate chips could also be used.

Brownie Frosting

 

 

Here are more of my delicious dessert recipes to try: The Best Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies and Make These Yummy Flourless Peanut Butter Blondies In A Snap!

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