Saturday, February 8, 2014

Orange-Moka Brownies


This chocolate brownie, not too sweet, not too rich, and orange-coffee flavored is perfect for Valentine's or any occasion. Enjoy it for breakfast with Nutella spread. Yummy!
Oranges are so good this year, I am flavoring all my desserts with oranges. This is a quick and easy brownie recipe with a simple frosting to make when you're in a hurry.


Ingredients
5 square unsweetened melted chocolate (5 oz)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant coffee
2 tablespoons hot water
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 orange juice (1/2 cup) and zest (around 1 tablespoon)
4 eggs
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Icing
7 squares plain chocolate
1/2 cup icing sugar sifted
1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F;
  2. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate squares over low heat stirring from time to time. Let it cool
  3. Dissolve the coffee in the hot water.
  4. Butter and flour a 13 x 9-inch pan.
  5. Beat the sugar, oil and zest with a mixer. Add the melted chocolate and coffee. Mix well.
  6. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until the mixture is creamy and about double its initial size.
  7. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Using a spatula, fold in the flour mixture delicately.
  8. Pour into the pan. Bake in the middle of the oven for about 25 minutes. The top of the cake forms a crust. Leave it in the pan until completely cool.
  9. To Make Frosting: heat the chocolate squares, icing sugar and cream in a saucepan over low heat stirring from time to time until the chocolate melts. Whisk to get a smooth mixture. Let it cool until it starts to thicken.
  10. Cut your brownies and add the frosting.
  11. Decorate with sprinkles.

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