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Espresso Martini Brownies

Rich Chocolate Brownies with Espresso Martini Buttercream

Brownies made grown up, these will hit the spot for any occasion! Easy to make, easier to eat. This recipe makes enough to fill an 8" square baking tray.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 9
Author: Florence Jackson

Ingredients

For the Brownies

  • 100 g (½ cups) Dark Chocolate Melted
  • 170 g ( cups) Butter Melted
  • 100 g (½ cups) Light Brown Sugar
  • 100 g (½ cups) Granulated Sugar
  • 2 (2) Medium Eggs
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) Coffee Extract/Instant coffee dissolved in 2 tbsp water
  • 85 g ( cups) Plain Flour
  • 30 g (6 tbsp) Cocoa Powder
  • 150 g (¾ cups) Milk Chocolate Chopped

For the Buttercream

  • 120 g (½ cups) Butter Room Temperature
  • 275 g (2 ¼ cups) Icing Sugar
  • 30 ml (1 floz) Coffee Liqueur

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 170℃/370℉. Line an 8" Square Pan with greaseproof paper.
  • In a small bowl, break up the dark chocolate and melt in the microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring in between to make sure it doesn't burn.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and both sugars. With an electric/stand mixer, go for a solid 3-5minutes so it is totally combined. Add in the eggs and coffee/coffee extract and combine again.
  • Now, add the melted dark chocolate slowly (check it first, to make sure it isn't so hot that it will cook the eggs) and combine once again. 
  • Add the flour and cocoa powder, plus a pinch of salt. Fold gently into the wet mixture with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Fold in the chopped chocolate. 
  • Pour the batter into the lined pan and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack before making the frosting.

For the Frosting

  • Add the butter and the coffee liqueur (or just coffee if making alcohol free) to a large mixing bowl. Beat with a whisk on high for a minute to soften/combine everything.
  • Add half the icing sugar, whisk on high. Then add the remaining half and whisk everything on high until fluffy. Add coffee liqueur/icing sugar as required to meet your desired consistency. Spread over the cooled brownies, top with a little extra cocoa powder/hot chocolate powder, slice and serve!