Magnificently Moist Mocha Almond Zucchini Brownies
The great thing about these brownies is that it satisfies everyone! Even those finicky treat-eaters who don't like zucchini will love these because you won't even know that these brownies contain zucchini!
I love the combination of chocolate, coffee & almond! The coffee flavor in these brownies is subtle so if you prefer a stronger coffee flavor then I suggest frosting these with a coffee frosting (frosting recipe not included - I just dusted with powdered sugar)
Printable Recipe
1/2 cup butter (melted & cooled to lukewarm)
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup cocoa
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup almond flour
1 cup zucchini (rinsed, ends cut off & shredded)
1/3 cup almond flour
1 cup zucchini (rinsed, ends cut off & shredded)
1/4 tsp Baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon boiling water
1 teaspoon instant coffee
1/2 cup slivered almonds (sautéed in a little butter or lightly roasted in the oven)
1 tablespoon boiling water
1 teaspoon instant coffee
1/2 cup slivered almonds (sautéed in a little butter or lightly roasted in the oven)
powdered sugar for dusting
Melt the butter & set aside. Prepare the zucchini & almonds. In a cup mix the instant coffee into the boiling water & stir until dissolved - cool until lukewarm.
In a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs, melted butter, coffee mixture & almond extract just until the yolks are mixed into the liquid. Add the sugar, cocoa, flours, salt & baking powder and stir with a wooden spoon just until combined. Lastly, stir in the shredded zucchini & the almonds. Spray (or butter) a square Pyrex dish and pour in the batter. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean).
In a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs, melted butter, coffee mixture & almond extract just until the yolks are mixed into the liquid. Add the sugar, cocoa, flours, salt & baking powder and stir with a wooden spoon just until combined. Lastly, stir in the shredded zucchini & the almonds. Spray (or butter) a square Pyrex dish and pour in the batter. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean).
Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack.
Dust with powdered sugar, cut, serve & ENJOY!
IMPORTANT: The brownies must be totally cooled before dusting with powdered sugar (and totally cooled if you are adding frosting)!!
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Yummy...pinned!
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This looks so amazing! I'm drooling right now! Pinned and tweeted. Thanks for stopping by and partying with us! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm, so we can pin and tweet your masterpieces! Lou Lou Girls
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ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy! Stop by Over The Moon tomorrow since you are being featured.
Hugs,
Bev
does this need the coffee or can it be good without?
ReplyDeleteIt's good without also. Enjoy!
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