Ingredients
- For the Brownies:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or avocado oil or vegetable oil)
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate bar, chopped
- For the Mascarpone Topping:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined. Stir in the vegetable oil and cocoa powder until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
- Gently fold in the flour, instant espresso powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped chocolate.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Be sure not to overbake.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before adding the mascarpone topping. (Tip: You can make the brownies a day ahead and assemble the dessert the next day.)
- In a medium bowl, beat the mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. The mixture should be light, fluffy, and spreadable.
- Spread the mascarpone topping generously over the cooled brownies and dust with cocoa powder. Slice and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the amount of espresso powder in both the brownie batter and the mascarpone topping.
- Store these brownies in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They are even better after sitting overnight.
- If you’d like a more intense tiramisu flavor, try soaking the brownies in coffee or coffee liqueur before adding the mascarpone topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
