Ingredients

  • 34 cup butter or 34 cup margarine
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (1 -2 ounce) envelope instant cappuccino mix (any flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (rounded)
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (your choice)
  • 1 (1 -2 ounce) envelope instant cappuccino mix, 1-2 ounces
  • 14 cup hot milk
  • 12 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Line a 13x9-inch pan with aluminum foil (or parchment paper); lightly butter the foil (or paper).
  • Microwave the butter and chocolate (in a microwave-safe bowl) for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
  • Stir sugar into chocolate mixture until well-blended.
  • Mix in eggs and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour, cappuccino mix and nuts until well-blended.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with fudge crumbs (do not over-bake).
  • Cool in pan on wire rack.
  • Frosting:.
  • Stir cappuccino mix and hot milk together until well-blended.
  • Beat butter, cappuccino mixture and powdered sugar with mixer set on low speed until smooth.
  • You may then beat on medium speed for about 1 minute for a fluffier frosting.
  • Let frosting stand, if necessary, until it is of spreading consistency.
  • Frost brownies; cut into squares to serve.
  • Store in tightly-covered container.