Sunday, November 25, 2012

Chocolate Espresso Brownies

Makes15-17 Pieces














Ingredients:
1 (20 ounces) packet brownie mix
1/3 cup water + 2 tbsp water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tbsp + 2 tsp espresso powder
1 1/2 cup icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp salted butter, at room temperature

Procedure:
1. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F.
2. Take a 8-9 inch baking pan and coat it from inside with butter and line the bottom of the pan with a parchment paper.
3. In a mixing bowl beat the eggs with water and vegetable oil. Do not over mix it, mix it until everything comes together. Add in the espresso powder stir it well in the mixture.
4. Now add 1 whole packet of brownie mix. Combine it all together until mixture becomes silky, about 50 strokes. (Tip 1)
5. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Bake until toothpick inserted in the center of the brownie comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Cool completely.
6. In the mean time prepare the glaze by mixing espresso powder with a water in a separate bowl. Add softened butter and icing sugar and start whisking it together until glaze becomes shiny and silky.
7. Once the brownies are completely cooled, spread the glaze evenly on the top of the brownies with the help of a spatula.
8. Place the brownies if the refrigerator for about an hour to let the glaze set on them.
9. Serve in a platter with a scoop of your Favorite ice cream or fresh whipped cream. Enjoy!

Tip:
1. You can also add any toasted nuts of your choice to the brownie to add an extra crunch to it.