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Guinness Brownies with Mocha Frosting

Rich chocolate stout brownies, with a jolt of Guinness, are topped with a fluffy mocha frosting!
Course Brownies
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 24 brownies
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

For Guinness Brownies:

  • 1 c. flour
  • 3/4 c. cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 12 oz. high quality semi-sweet baking chocolate
  • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/4 c. Guinness room temperature, foam skimmed off the top
  • 1 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

For Mocha Frosting:

  • 4 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 c. butter softened
  • 2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp. instant coffee granules
  • 1 tbsp. water
  • chocolate curls for garnish

Instructions

For Guinness Brownies:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet baking chocolate and butter.
  • Heat on medium for 30-second intervals until melted and smooth. Do not overheat or burn. Cool to tepid.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and eggs, beating until combined.
  • In a slow drizzle, add the melted chocolate mixture to the mixing bowl.
  • Add the flour mixture and Guinness alternately, in 2-3 additions, beating until just combined.
  • Pour batter into a well-greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Meanwhile, prepare frosting.

For Mocha Frosting:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and beat until combined.
  • In a small bowl, combine instant coffee granules and water, stirring until coffee is dissolved.
  • Add to mixing bowl, and beat until frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Frost the cooled brownies. Top with chocolate curls, if desired. Enjoy!