Chocolate Espresso Brownies

These Chocolate Espresso Brownies are destined to be your new favorite brownie recipe! They are thick, fudgy brownies with deep chocolate coffee flavor in each decadent bite. Topped with a rich and creamy chocolate ganache, they are the perfect indulgent brownie recipe that everyone will love!

Chocolate Brownie Recipe with Coffee

These indulgent, chunky espresso brownies are easy to make and please any crowd. The coffee and chocolate flavors that complement each other perfectly are rich and deep. And the sweet, creamy ganache topping is the perfect addition to them.

These decadent Chocolate Espresso Brownies have the most satisfying fudgy texture. They have chewy edges and thick gooey centers. Truly brownie perfection! These mocha brownies can be whipped up easily in one bowl which makes them perfect for when you are craving a chocolate sweet treat.

If you are a fellow brownie lover, check out my delicious Brownie Pie recipe or Homemade Chocolate Brownie Milkshake!

What You Will Need To Make Chocolatey Espresso Brownies

This delicious coffee brownie recipe is made with just 10 ingredients that are pantry staples. They all come together to make thick fudgy brownies that every chocolate lover will enjoy. To make Chocolate Espresso Brownies you will need:

• Melted butter. Salted or unsalted is fine depending on preference.
• Brown and granulated sugar. The perfect combination for adding a touch of rich sweetness.
• Espresso. Adds that deep coffee flavor that enhances the chocolate flavor of the yummy brownies.
• Eggs. Large eggs at room temperature.
• All-purpose flour. Sifted.
• Baking powder. This allows the brownies to rise while baking.
• Cocoa powder. The star ingredient! So use the best quality you can.
• Chopped Chocolate. You can also use chocolate chips, but I prefer chunky chopped chocolate.

Does espresso powder make brownies taste like coffee?

In small amounts, espresso powder won't add a strong coffee flavor to your baked goods. It merely enhances the chocolate taste and makes it more intense and rich. If a lot of espressos powder is added to a brownie recipe, the coffee flavor may become more distinct. But it is also delicious when combined with chocolate brownies so have fun finding the amount that you like best!

How To Make Mocha Brownies with Espresso Coffee

This decadent chocolate recipe is quick and easy to make. It is a simple one-bowl brownie recipe that can be made, baked, and enjoyed in under an hour. To make Chocolate Espresso Brownies:

1. Prepare oven and pan. Preheat oven to 375F/180C and grease a square brownie pan.
2. Mix sugar and butter. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the butter and sugars until lighter in color and fluffy.
3. Add eggs and espresso. Pour in the shot of espresso and the eggs and continue to whisk together until fluffy.
4. Add dry ingredients. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to fold together until just combined.
5. Fold in chocolate. Add the chocolate and gently fold until equally distributed.
6. Fill pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake. Place the pan into the center of your oven and bake for 30 - 40 minutes, depending on how gooey you like your brownies!
8. Make chocolate ganache topping. While the Chocolate Espresso Brownies bake, make the chocolate ganache topping by heating the cream in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
9. Add chocolate. Once the cream has boiled, pour it over the chopped chocolate in a small bowl.
10. Combine. Allow the cream and chocolate to stand for 2 minutes and then whisk together.
11. Add topping. Once the brownies have been baked and cooled, top them with the prepared chocolate ganache.
12. Serve. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Tips & Tricks for Perfecting this brownie recipe:

• I recommend using high-quality chocolate, cocoa powder, and espresso for this recipe. Since there are only a few ingredients in this Chocolate Espresso Brownies recipe, each one really shines through.
• Be sure to not overbake your brownies as this will lose their fudgy-ness. They should not be like liquid when you take them out of the oven, but a little jiggle in the center is just fine. The espresso brownies will firm up as they cool.
• Allow your brownies to cool in the pan before slicing. This can take up to 2 hours, but it will give the best results.
• Don’t overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added. Mix until it is all incorporated and no flour pockets remain.

I hope you love this Chocolate Espresso Brownies recipe as much as I do! Follow me on Instagram for even more delicious recipes :)

More Chocolate Recipes To Try:

• Creamy Coffee Chocolate Smoothie
• Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins
• Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate
• Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

I made this recipe in partnership with L'Or Espresso.