Really Easy and Good Mocha Brownie Icing
Transform your brownies into decadent mocha masterpieces with this incredibly easy and utterly delicious Mocha Brownie Icing! Made with just six simple ingredients, including rich unsweetened cocoa, bold brewed espresso or strong coffee, and a touch of vanilla, this icing delivers the perfect balance of chocolatey depth and coffee-infused flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, this creamy, glossy icing spreads effortlessly over cooled brownies and sets into a luscious topping with a sophisticated mocha kick. Whether you're hosting a party or treating yourself to an indulgent dessert, this quick and flavorful brownie icing recipe is sure to become your go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until fully liquefied. Avoid browning the butter.
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the melted butter and whisk constantly until the mixture is smooth and lump-free, about 1 minute.
Stir in the brewed espresso or strong coffee until fully incorporated with the cocoa-butter mixture. Remove from heat.
Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar, a little at a time, until the icing becomes thick and creamy.
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to round out the flavor.
Let the icing cool slightly before spreading it over cooled brownies. It will thicken further as it cools.
Spread the icing evenly over the brownies using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Allow the frosting to set for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
903 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 155 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
