Frosted Mocha Brownies

Yummy and easy to make -- from Taste of Home.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 brownies

Ingredients

• Brownies

• 4  ounces  unsweetened chocolate
• 1  cup butter
• 4  eggs
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

• Mocha Frosting

• 4  cups confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄3 cup  baking cocoa
• 1⁄4 cup  strong brewed coffee
• 2  teaspoons vanilla

Directions

1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate and butter; stir until smooth.
2. Remove from the heat and add sugar.
3. Mix well and add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
4. Stir in vanilla.
5. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the chocolate mixture until just combined.
6. Pour into a greased 9x13x2-inch baking pan and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Cool on a wire rack.
8. Combine frosting ingredients and stir until smooth.
9. Frost brownies.