Description
These Coffee Brownies with Creamy Coffee Frosting combine bold coffee flavor and rich, fudgy chocolate using wholesome plant-based ingredients. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, they offer a luscious texture and smooth frosting that satisfy every coffee lover’s sweet tooth with a cozy café vibe at home.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, melted
- 1 cup natural brown sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly brewed coffee, cooled
- 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
Creamy Coffee Frosting
- 1/2 cup plant-based cream cheese
- 1 cup natural powdered sugar
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Coffee-Infused Brownie Batter: Start by melting plant-based butter and mixing it with the brown sugar and freshly brewed coffee until smooth. Gradually add cocoa powder, flour, flaxseed meal, and vanilla extract, stirring gently until just combined to keep a tender texture.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a lined baking pan and bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Prepare the Creamy Coffee Frosting: While the brownies cool, beat the plant-based cream cheese with powdered sugar (natural), espresso powder, and a bit of the natural gelling agent to achieve a smooth and spreadable consistency packed with coffee flavor.
- Frost and Serve: Spread the luscious frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. Let it set for 15 minutes before slicing to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use fresh coffee for the best aroma and flavor infusion in the batter.
- Stir ingredients until just combined to keep the brownies light and tender instead of dense.
- Start checking brownies at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking and maintain fudgy texture.
- Let the brownies cool fully before frosting to prevent melting.
- Taste the frosting and add more powdered sugar (natural) incrementally to suit your palate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: coffee brownies, plant-based brownies, vegan dessert, coffee frosting, fudgy brownies, gluten-free brownies, dairy-free dessert
