Cocoa Coffee Brownies “Caffeinated Brownies”

An energizing and chocolatey twist on your next coffee break — Cocoa Coffee Brownies “Caffeinated Brownies.”

I have heard it said that coffee truly does enhance the flavor of chocolate. But even if it didn’t, I think somehow I would still manage to combine them together in some form or facet. I rarely bake anything chocolatey without adding a little espresso and this recipe is no exception.

Brownies are my go-to recipe when I need to “bake something really quickly.” I always have the ingredients on hand and they are so simple to whip up in a flash. This recipe is one that I love eating and love sharing.

Here’s the recipe:

Cocoa Coffee Brownies “Caffeinated Brownies”

• 1/2 c oil
• 1/2 c flour
• 1/3 c cocoa powder
• 1/3 c white sugar
• 1/3 c brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 T espresso (or 2 espresso packets with 3 T hot water)
• 1 egg

Preparation:

Pre-heat the oven to 375F

Grease an 8×8 baking pan and set aside.

Whisk together the oil and the sugar until well combined.

Then add the eggs one at a time, whisking in between each addition.

Add the vanilla extract and espresso and whisk.

Then add the flour and cocoa powder in 2-3 batches, whisking well between each addition.

Pour into the greased baking sheet. 

Bake for 20-25 minutes.