Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp instant coffee granules (dissolved in 2 tbsp warm water)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese substitute
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in dissolved coffee and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and cocoa powder. Gradually fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat the mascarpone cheese substitute with sugar until fluffy. Spread over the baked brownie layer.
- Top with remaining brownie batter, swirling gently. Bake for an additional 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before dusting with cocoa powder and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, consider adding chocolate chips for extra richness or swapping coffee for caramel for a different twist. Ensure your butter is at room temperature for optimal mixing.