Double Espresso Brownies Recipe

Indulge in intensely rich and decadent Double Espresso Brownies! This recipe, adapted from Betty Crocker's Ultimate Cookies & Brownies, delivers fudgy perfection. These brownies are baked in a jelly roll pan for a thin, chewy texture, or in a standard cake pan for a thicker, cakier treat (consider using two cake pans for thinner brownies). Prepare to be amazed by the deep espresso flavor, perfectly complemented by our luscious Espresso Frosting (recipe sold separately). Get ready for the ultimate chocolate espresso experience!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 38 mins
Calories 64 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Double Espresso Brownies

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How to Make Double Espresso Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan (or two 9x13 inch cake pans).
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt.
  4. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup water and ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter until boiling.
  5. Gradually pour the boiling water and butter mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth and completely combined.
  6. Stir in 1 tsp baking soda, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1 large egg.
  7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan(s).
  8. Bake for 18-23 minutes (or 25-30 minutes for thicker brownies), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  10. Frost with your favorite Espresso Frosting (recipe sold separately).
  11. For high altitude baking, use only ½ tsp baking soda.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

9g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Double Espresso Brownies?

Double Espresso Brownies takes about 53 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 38 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Double Espresso Brownies?

Double Espresso Brownies has approximately 64 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Double Espresso Brownies?

The key ingredients for Double Espresso Brownies are All Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Baking Cocoa, Instant Espresso Powder, Water, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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