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Fudgy Espresso Brownies

Name: Fudgy Espresso Brownies
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 85 g unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 113 g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped; 150 g granulated sugar; 5 g instant espresso powder; 100 g large eggs, room temperature; 5 ml vanilla extract; 60 g all-purpose flour; 2 g kosher salt

Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies enhanced with instant espresso powder for a deep, complex flavor.

Time45 min

LevelEasy

ToolMicrowave

Yield

4 servings

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Recipe diagramFudgy Espresso Brownies4 servings · ingredients flow left to right
PrepPreheat oven to 350°F / 175°C and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
PrepUse the microwave strictly for melting the butter and chocolate base during prep.
85 g · 6 tbspunsalted buttercut into pieces	01MeltMelt butter & chocolatePlace butter and chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short bursts until melted and smooth.1-2 minutesReady when Smooth and glossy				05BakeBake in ovenPour batter into the prepared 8-inch pan and bake in the preheated oven until the top is set and shiny.350°F / 175°C · 20-25 minutesReady when Toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs	06CoolCool completelyAllow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and slicing.30 minutesReady when Firm texture, clean cuts
113 g · 4 ozsemi-sweet chocolatechopped
150 g · 0.75 cupgranulated sugar		02WhiskWhisk sugar & espressoWhisk the granulated sugar and espresso powder directly into the warm melted chocolate mixture.Ready when Fully incorporated and slightly grainy
5 g · 1.5 tspinstant espresso powder
100 g · 2 largelarge eggsroom temperature			03Combine WetBeat in eggsAdd eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition until the batter becomes glossy and thick.1-2 minutesReady when Glossy, thick ribbon consistency
5 ml · 1 tspvanilla extract
60 g · 0.5 cupall-purpose flour				04Fold DryFold flour & saltGently fold in the all-purpose flour and salt using a spatula just until combined with no streaks remaining.Ready when Just combined, do not overmix
2 g · 0.25 tspkosher salt

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Why this works

Melting the butter and chocolate together creates a stable emulsion, while a low flour-to-fat ratio and gentle folding prevent gluten development, yielding an intensely fudgy interior with a delicate, crinkly top. Instant espresso powder acts as a flavor amplifier, heightening the perception of chocolate without introducing coffee flavor.

Watch for

Overbaking the brownies: Pull them when a toothpick shows moist crumbs; overbaking results in a dry, cakey texture.
Overmixing after adding flour: Fold gently just until the flour disappears to keep the crumb dense and fudgy rather than tough.