Tiramisu Brownies

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
Yield 12 brownies
Test Kitchen Approved
Tiramisu brownies capture the flavors of tiramisu in a less formal and more chocolaty form, with instant espresso in the brownie batter, mascarpone frosting and a heavy dusting of cocoa powder on top.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • FROSTING:
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking cocoa, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-in. baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a few inches hanging over the edge. Grease with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together sugar, brown sugar, melted butter and oil. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking cocoa, espresso powder and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake 26-28 minutes or until edges are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Let cool completely, about 2 hours.
  5. In a large bowl, beat together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream and vanilla extract on medium speed until fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Beat in confectioners’ sugar, espresso powder and 1 teaspoon baking cocoa until smooth.
  6. Pipe or spread frosting over the cooled brownies. Dust with remaining 1 teaspoon baking cocoa, if desired. Cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie: 389 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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