1cupunsalted butterplus 2 tablespoons, softened at room temp
1 ¾cupsconfectioners’ sugarsifted
1Tablespoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Melt butter, bittersweet chocolate and unsweetened chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, heating in 30 second increments until smooth. Allow chocolate to cool.
Prepare an 8x8 baking pan by lining it with foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray. Set aside.
When chocolate has cooled, stir in the sugar until well blended. Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring well with a wooden spoon, just until combined. Add in the espresso powder and vanilla and stir until combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add flour mixture to the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in miniature chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
2/3 cup unbleached all purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 cup miniature semi sweet chocolate chips
Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
Make the Frosting
Melt the chocolate in the microwave – 2 to 3 minutes on medium – or in a bowl sitting over a pan of simmering water, and let cool slightly.
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
In another bowl beat the butter until it’s soft and creamy and then add the sifted confectioners’ sugar and beat again until everything’s light and fluffy. Gently add the vanilla and chocolate and mix together until everything is combined.
We've found that using two types of melted chocolate, bittersweet and unsweet, adds complexity. It keeps them from being overly sweet and helps add moisture and richness compared to using cocoa powder.