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Espresso brownie square with a fudgy cocoa center and rich chocolate coffee flavor

Espresso Brownies 6 Ingredient Recipe with Cocoa Powder

Espresso brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a deep coffee flavor and dense texture. This easy 6 ingredient espresso brownies recipe is perfect when you want a simple homemade dessert with bold cocoa and espresso notes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 241
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup espresso powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk the melted butter and sugar together for 30 seconds. Mix in the espresso powder until evenly combined, then add the eggs and blend until fully incorporated.
  3. Add the flour and cocoa powder, stirring just until the dry ingredients disappear and no flour streaks remain.
  4. Spread the batter into a 9×13 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30 minutes or until the center is set. For a chewier texture, bake for 35-40 minutes.

Notes

For the fudgiest texture, avoid overmixing the batter after adding the flour and cocoa powder.