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Cappuccino Brownies

Rich, dense, and fudgy, these Cappuccino Brownies are topped with a white chocolate ganache to give you the froth-y flavor of a cappuccino. Perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers alike!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 314 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

for the brownies:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter diced
  • 3 ounces good quality unsweetened chocolate baking bar chopped
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
for the white chocolate ganache:
  • 6 ounces good quality white chocolate baking bar chopped
  • 5 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ground cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. For the brownies: Preheat oven to 325° F. Fold a 16″ long piece of foil into an 8″x16″ strip; place in 8×8 metal baking pan, leaving overhang on 2 sides. Repeat with another sheet of foil in opposite direction, lining pan completely. Lightly spray foil with nonstick spray.
  2. In large heavy saucepan over very low heat, stir butter and chocolate until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, then eggs, 1 at a time. Whisk in espresso powder, vanilla, and salt. Then sift flour over the top and stir to blend well. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
  3. Bake brownies until puffed and dry-looking and tester inserted into center comes out with some moist batter attached, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack.
  4. For the white chocolate ganache: Place white chocolate in medium microwave-safe bowl. Bring cream to simmer in small saucepan. Pour cream over chocolate in bowl. Let stand 30 seconds, then stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. If necessary, microwave on low power in 10-second intervals until white chocolate is melted completely. Do not overheat. Chill until ganache is thickened but still spreadable.
  5. To assemble: Using foil as an aid, lift brownies from pan. Turn over onto sheet of parchment paper and peel off foil.
  6. Spread ganache over top of brownies. Lightly sprinkle ganache with cinnamon.
  7. Chill until ganache is set, at least 2 hours. Cut and serve.

Notes

  • Adapted from Bon Appetit magazine, July 2009

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 314kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 101mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 41g (82%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 314kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 101mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 41g 82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.