Description
Bake rich, fudgy brownies that balance deep dark chocolate flavor with a natural espresso boost. This recipe offers an indulgent dessert that leans toward nourishing ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 128–130 g all-purpose flour
- 17 g cocoa powder (2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 226 g unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (≈ 170 g)
- 155 g white sugar
- 110 g light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coffee extract (optional)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add the butter and dark chocolate chips to the Thermomix bowl. Heat for 4 minutes at 60°C on speed 2. Scrape down the bowl, then mix for 20 seconds on speed 3 until smooth.
- Add the white sugar and brown sugar. Mix for 15 seconds on speed 3.5 to help create the crackly top.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and optional coffee extract. Mix for 15 seconds on speed 3. Do not overmix to keep the brownies fudgy.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Mix for 10 seconds on speed 2 using the reverse setting. Scrape down, then mix for 5 seconds on speed 2 reverse if needed. Stop mixing immediately once combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 22 to 28 minutes. Choose 22–24 minutes for very fudgy results, or 26–28 minutes for a firm but fudgy center. The brownies should still slightly jiggle in the center when done.
- Let the brownies cool completely before slicing. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if you are using it. Slice into 9 or 12 squares.
Notes
- Using room temperature eggs helps the batter combine smoothly.
- Do not overmix the dry ingredients; stopping as soon as they combine prevents the brownies from becoming cakey.
- The optional coffee extract deepens the chocolate flavor without adding bitterness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 28 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: Dark Chocolate Espresso Brownies, coffee brownies, fudgy brownies, healthy dessert, Thermomix brownies, autumn recipes, Italian recipes