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Decadent Espresso Caramel Layer Brownies | Best Coffee Caramel Brownies Recipe

Decadent Espresso Caramel Layer Brownies

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 16 squares 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A rich, multi-layered dessert featuring a deep espresso-infused chocolate base and a gooey, buttery caramel topping. Perfect for coffee lovers seeking a decadent treat.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa), chopped
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp espresso powder
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
  • 1 tbsp butter (for caramel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325F (160C) and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter and dark chocolate together until smooth.
  3. Whisk in brown sugar and espresso powder until combined.
  4. Beat in eggs one by one until the batter is glossy.
  5. Fold in the flour and sea salt gently with a spatula.
  6. Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. While baking, simmer granulated sugar, heavy cream, and butter in a pan until thickened into caramel.
  8. Pour caramel over the warm brownies and swirl with a knife.
  9. Cool for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for 2 hours before slicing.