Mocha brownies
 
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Serves: 8 inch pan
Ingredients
  • 1 Brownie mix or a homemade 8 inch recipe
  • 1 tsp instant coffee powder
  • ¼ cup roasted almonds, chopped
For the frosting
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp. instant coffee powder
  • 4 tbsp hot water
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. Prepare the brownies as directed. I added coffee powder and almonds to the batter. Cool completely.
  2. Meanwhile prepare the frosting by placing the cocoa powder and coffee powder in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the hot water. Mix together until combined and smooth.
  3. Add the butter and blend with a mixer on low speed until the mixture is well combined.
  4. Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time and beat with the mixer on low speed until the sugar is incorporated.
  5. Increase the speed to medium until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  6. Spread the frosting evenly over the brownies and serve.
Recipe by Friday is Cake Night at https://www.fridaycakenight.com/2015/05/mocha-almond-fudge-brownies/