These coffee caramel swirl brownies are what happens when rich chocolate, bold espresso, and buttery caramel decide to throw a party. Each bite delivers fudgy goodness, an intense coffee kick, and gooey caramel swirls that make regular brownies look like sad, dry impostors. They’re decadent, indulgent, and borderline dangerous for anyone lacking self-control. Perfect for caffeine lovers, sugar addicts, and anyone looking to bribe their coworkers. Just be warned—once you bring these to a gathering, you’ll be stuck baking them for eternity.
Coffee Caramel Swirl Brownies
Decadent, fudgy brownies infused with espresso and swirled with caramel—because regular brownies just aren’t enough.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Caramel Swirl:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
Make the Caramel Swirl:
- Heat sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until amber-colored.
- Carefully stir in heavy cream (watch out for aggressive bubbling).
- Add butter and salt, then mix until smooth.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
Make the Brownie Batter:
- Melt butter and chocolate together, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in both sugars, eggs, and vanilla until glossy.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt.
- Fold gently until just combined.
- Assemble & Bake:
- Pour batter into a lined pan, spreading evenly.
- Drizzle caramel over the top and swirl with a knife.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes or until set.
- Let cool before slicing, if you have patience.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~280
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 4%
- Potassium: 5%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Phosphorus: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use dark chocolate for extra richness.
- Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts (if you care about that).
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for peak indulgence.
- Pair with coffee—because why not double the caffeine?
