# Classic Espresso Brownies
Rich, fudgy espresso-infused brownies baked to crackly-topped perfection in a small square pan.
- Servings: 4
- Time: 45 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Confidence: high
- Equipment: Oven
- Generated for: espresso brownies
- HTML: https://recipeasy.me/recipe/espresso-brownies-ebf60483
- Published: 2026-07-29T10:07:34.842Z
## Prep notes
- Preheat conventional oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

## Ingredients
- 113 g unsalted butter (melted)
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 8 g espresso powder
- 100 g large eggs (room temperature)
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 3 g salt

## Method
1. **Prep**
  - **Melt Butter:** Melt the unsalted butter completely.
  - **Mix Sugar:** Whisk the granulated sugar and espresso powder into the warm melted butter.
  - **Beat Eggs:** Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract vigorously until the mixture turns slightly glossy and thick.
  - **Sift Dries:** Combine the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt in a separate bowl.

2. **Mix**
  - **Fold Dries:** Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula just until combined without overmixing.

3. **Bake**
  - **Bake Pan:** Pour batter into the prepared 8x8-inch pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. · 175°C / 350°F · 25-30 minutes · Look for: Center is set with moist crumbs attached to a tester

4. **Cool**
  - **Cool Completely:** Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into square portions. · 45 minutes · Look for: Firm texture and easy to slice cleanly

## Why it works
Dissolving espresso powder directly into the warm butter-sugar base ensures the coffee flavor disperses evenly without grittiness, while a high fat-to-flour ratio guarantees a dense, fudgy interior.

## Failure modes
- Avoid overmixing the flour and do not overbake past the moist-crumb stage.

## Sources
- [Espresso Brownies - Cookie Dough Diaries](https://thecookiedoughdiaries.com/espresso-brownies/) — Oven-baked base formula, pan size, espresso amount, 350°F bake time, and moist-crumb doneness cue.
- [6 Ingredient Espresso Brownies Recipe - Pinch of Yum](https://pinchofyum.com/6-ingredient-espresso-brownies) — High-signal simple oven formula showing butter:sugar:flour:cocoa balance and 30-minute bake guidance in a 9x13 pan.
- [How to make espresso brownies - Baran Bakery](https://baranbakery.com/espresso-brownies/) — Detailed method for glossy top, 325°F convection bake, and cooling/setting guidance.
- [Chocolate Espresso Brownies - Fudgy, Rich & simple!](https://alessandraciuffo.com/chocolate-espresso-brownies-fudgy-rich-simple/) — Oven method with espresso powder, fudgy ratio, and 22–25 minute doneness cue.
- [Espresso Brownies - Julie Marie Eats](https://juliemarieeats.com/espresso-brownies/) — Browning butter, espresso incorporation, and 325°F conventional-oven bake timing for a fudgy brownie.
- [More Recipes You Might Like! - Barley & Sage](https://www.barleyandsage.com/espresso-brownies/) — Reliable ratio reference for butter, sugars, eggs, cocoa, flour, espresso powder, and 350°F bake range.

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