Easy Tiramisu Brownies (Printer-Friendly)

Rich fudgy brownies with espresso and creamy mascarpone layers dusted with cocoa for a luscious dessert.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 3 large eggs
06 - 1 tbsp espresso powder

→ Topping

07 - 1 cup mascarpone cheese
08 - 2 tbsp coffee liqueur
09 - Cocoa powder for dusting

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a brownie pan with parchment paper.
02 - Melt butter over low heat, then stir in granulated sugar until fully incorporated.
03 - Mix in the cocoa powder until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
04 - Gently fold in the flour and espresso powder, ensuring not to overmix to maintain a fudgy texture.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out slightly moist.
06 - Allow brownies to cool completely. Mix mascarpone cheese with coffee liqueur until smooth and spread evenly over brownies. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a fudgy consistency.
02 - Ensure brownies are cooled completely before adding the mascarpone topping for best results.