Best Espresso Brownie Cake With Kahlua Icing Recipes

ESPRESSO BROWNIE CAKE WITH KAHLUA ICING

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
• Lightly butter an 8 or 9-inch cake pan with a removeable bottom.
• For the brownie cake; in a saucepan combine 1/2 cup butter with unsweetened chocolate; stir over low heat until melted and smooth.
• Remove from heat and beat in sugar, 3 tablespoons espresso powder, eggs and vanilla until well blended.
• Stir in the flour just until incorporated using a wooden spoon.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
• Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the center springs back when gently pressed.
• Let cool completely in the pan for 1 hour.
• For the icing; in a bowl combine 1/4 cup softened butter and 1 tablespoon espresso powder with 2 tablespoons liqueur with the powdered sugar; using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat mixture until smooth and fluffy (adding in 1 tablespoon more of liqueur if necessary to make a smooth spreadable mixture).
• Spread evenly over the top of the cooled cake.
• Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, then drizzle on top of the icing.
• Chill the cake until the icing is firm (about 45 minutes).
• Just before serving remove the pan rim.
• Cut the cake into wedges.

ESPRESSO BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Whisk 1/3 cup of water, oil, eggs, and 2 tablespoons espresso powder in a large bowl to blend. Add the brownie mix. Stir until well blended. Stir in the chocolate chips. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes. Cool completely.
• Meanwhile, dissolve the remaining 2 teaspoons of espresso powder in the remaining 2 tablespoons of water in a medium bowl. Whisk in the vanilla. Add the powdered sugar and butter and whisk until smooth. Pour the glaze over the brownies. Refrigerate until the glaze is set. Cut into bite-size pieces. Arrange the brownies on a platter and serve.

ESPRESSO KAHLUA BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter and flour a 9-inch square baking pan, knocking out excess flour.
• In a small heavy saucepan melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Cool chocolate mixture to lukewarm.
• In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together eggs, sugar, vanilla, espresso powder, and Kahlúa until mixture is thickened and pale. Beat in chocolate mixture. Into a bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt and beat into batter just until blended well.
• Spread batter evenly in pan and arrange coffee beans in 5 rows of
• 5 beans each. Bake brownies in middle of oven 30 to 35 minutes, or until a tester comes out with crumbs adhering to it. Cool brownies completely in pan on a rack before cutting into 25 squares. Brownies keep, layered between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container at cool room temperature, 5 days.

ESPRESSO BROWNIES WITH MOCHA GANACHE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan with an overhang on two opposite sides.
• For the brownies: Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside. Whisk together the sugar, butter and oil in a large bowl. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk just until combined. Using a spatula, stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no flour streaks remain and then fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake until the center is slightly set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for about 30 minutes.
• For the ganache: When the brownies are ready, put the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl and set aside. Heat the cream and coffee in a small saucepan just until it barely reaches a simmer. Pour the liquid over the chocolate and let sit for 10 seconds before whisking until smooth and shiny. Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies, gently shaking to completely coat the top. Let sit at room temperature until completely cool (about 1 hour) or pop into the refrigerator for 15 minutes before sprinkling with sea salt (if using). Run a knife around the edge of the baking pan and use the parchment to lift out the brownies before slicing.

ESPRESSO KAHLUA BROWNIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter & flour a 9-inch square baking pan. In a small, heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Cool mixture to lukewarm (I usually just set the pan in the sink in cold water for awhile).
• 2. In large bowl with an electric mixer, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, espresso powder and Kahlua until mixture is thick and a bit paler. Beat in cooled chocolate mixture.
• 3. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Beat this mixture into the batter until just blended. Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake in middle of oven for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with crumbs sticking to it.
• 4. Cool brownies on a wire rack for 5 minutes before cutting into squares. You may also frost them with your favorite frosting. Keep them layered between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container. Will keep for about 5 days (but they wont last that long!)