Best Layered Mocha Brownies Recipes

FUDGY LAYERED IRISH MOCHA BROWNIES

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My husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I started with my mom's brownie recipe, then added frosting and ganache. This decadent recipe is the result, and we really enjoy them! -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
GANACHE TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Remove from heat; stir in cocoa, oil and instant coffee granules. Cool slightly; stir in sugar and beaten eggs. Gradually add flour mixture and vanilla; mix well. Spread batter into a greased 8-in. square pan; bake until center is set (do not overbake), about 25 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack., For frosting, whisk together confectioners' sugar and butter (mixture will be lumpy). Gradually whisk in Irish cream liqueur; beat until smooth. Spread over slightly warm brownies. Refrigerate until frosting is set, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, prepare ganache: Combine all ingredients and microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer; stir until smooth. Cool slightly until ganache reaches a spreading consistency. Spread over frosting. Refrigerate until set, 45-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LAYERED MOCHA BROWNIES

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I needed a special dessert but couldn't decide what to make. This dessert was born of my favorite flavors: mocha, cream cheese, and chocolate. I promise it will not disappoint! Garnish with espresso powder, chocolate shavings, and chopped nuts.

Provided by DJMPINKY

Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 (18.25 ounce) package brownie mix (such as Betty Crocker®)
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3 tablespoons water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons coffee concentrate (such as Cool Brew®)
4 cups whipped topping, divided
4 cups whole milk
2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, or to taste
2 tablespoons shaved dark chocolate, or to taste
½ teaspoon espresso powder, or to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Combine brownie mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water in a large bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon until well blended. Spread into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side of the pan comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coffee in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over cooled brownies and refrigerate while preparing pudding.
Whisk milk and instant chocolate pudding in a large bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes. Let stand until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Spread pudding over the cream cheese layer. Spread remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer. Garnish with walnuts, chocolate shavings, and espresso powder. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 377.1 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

FUDGY LAYERED IRISH MOCHA BROWNIES

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My husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I started with my mom's brownie recipe, then added frosting and ganache. This decadent recipe is the result, and we are really enjoying them! -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
GANACHE TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Remove from heat; stir in cocoa, oil and instant coffee granules. Cool slightly; stir in sugar and beaten eggs. Gradually add flour mixture and vanilla; mix well. Spread batter into a greased 8-in. square pan; bake until center is set (do not overbake), about 25 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack., For frosting, whisk together confectioners' sugar and butter (mixture will be lumpy). Gradually whisk in Irish cream liqueur; beat until smooth. Spread over slightly warm brownies. Refrigerate until frosting is set, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, prepare ganache: Microwave all ingredients on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer; stir until smooth. Cool slightly until ganache reaches a spreading consistency. Spread over frosting. Refrigerate until set, 45-60 minutes.