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    Home » Recipes » Cake

    Barleycup Mocha Brownies

    Published: Jun 26, 2019 · Modified: Apr 17, 2021 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Barleycup Mocha Brownies are a delicious treat. The Barleycup is a coffee alternative that brings flavours of roasted grains and chicory roots to the chocolate brownies. A Barleycup vanilla drizzle tops them off beautifully.

    A vintage glass cake stand with Barleycup brownies piled onto it with a few brownies scattered around.

    Recipe commissioned by Barleycup.

    Barleycup Mocha Brownies are soft, chocolatey and delicious. The Barleycup vanilla drizzle makes for a tasty and eye-catching topping.

    Rather than coffee, in these brownies the mocha flavour comes from chocolate and Barleycup - a caffeine free alternative that's made of a delicious blend of roasted cereal grains and chicory roots.

    You only need 10 ingredients and 35 minutes for these delicious brownies. So it's perfect for sitting down and having a mindful moment with a caffeine-free hot drink and a treat.

    You'll also love this easy Cappuccino Cake.

    Overhead shot of brownies on a cooling rack, drizzled with icing, next to a jar of Barleycup and mug of it.

    What is Barleycup?

    Barleycup is made from roasted cereal grains and chicory roots (roasted barley, rye and chicory), making it a great caffeine free natural alternative to tea and coffee. It has 100% natural ingredients with no artificial additives, and it's also vegan and a source of fibre.

    It's a natural instant drink, with no added sugars and only 10kcals per cup. It's a perfect way to swap your mid-morning coffee for a cup of the caffeine-free drink, a natural choice made with barley, rye and chicory.

    A plate with a Barleycup brownie and a mug and jar of Barleycup next to a plant on an end table

    I've been drinking Barleycup for years as I love the full bodied roasted flavour and that it's caffeine free. I usually have a cup of coffee in the morning, but then switch to Barleycup mid-morning. That way I can still enjoy hot drinks, but I won't be up all night or have my head spin with too much caffeine!

    It's sort of hard to describe the flavour of it, but it's not dissimilar to coffee. However there's nothing ever harsh about it and rather it's mild, mellow and comforting with a lovely aroma. I have it black, or sometimes with milk. For a sweeter treat I love it with vanilla soy milk.

    Barleycup is also really great for baking and I adore it in these brownies.

    The drink comes in four tasty varieties. Powder, Granules, Organic and with Dandelion. It's a great vegan drink for people who are looking to reduce their caffeine intake.

    A jar of Barleycup next to Barleycup mocha brownies and a mug of it.

    How to make these Brownies

    You will need:
    Barleycup (all varieties work well)
    Butter
    Sugar
    Cocoa powder
    Vanilla
    Eggs
    Flour

    For the drizzle you will need:
    Barleycup
    Vanilla
    Icing sugar

    Tools:
    Large saucepan
    Wooden spoon or whisk
    20cmx20cm (8"x8") square baking pan
    Baking paper

    Overhead shot of a glass cake stand piled with mocha brownies with mocha drizzle

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    Disclosure: This recipe was commissioned by Barleycup, but all opinions are my own. 

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    Barleycup Mocha Brownies

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    These easy, tasty mocha brownies have caffiene-free Barleycup instead of coffee.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 136 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 110 g (½ cup) butter
    • 150 g (¾ cup) sugar
    • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 tablespoon Barleycup or coffee
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 large free range eggs lightly beaten
    • 100 g (½ cup) self-raising flour

    For the Barleycup Vanilla Drizzle

    • 1 teaspoon Barleycup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 8 tablespoon powdered icing sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/350°Line an 8” x 8” square baking pan with baking paper.
    • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan (choose one large enough to hold all the ingredients as the batter will all be made in the same po.
    • Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar, cocoa powder, Barleycup and vanilla until it’s all melted together and the sugar starts to dissolve.
    • Mix in the eggs until completely combined.
    • Sift in the flour and gently mix by hand to combine. Be sure not to overbeat the mixture or the brownies won’t be as fudgy.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread out evenly to the edges.
    • Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges dry out and the brownie is just set but still soft and squidgy in the centre. They will continue to firm up slightly out of the oven. Leave to cool completely in the tin then carefully lift it out and cut into squares.
    • Meanwhile, make the drizzle by mixing the Barleycup and vanilla into 1 teaspoon of warm water until dissolved. Add to the icing sugar and mix well. If necessary to get a drizzling consistency, add a little more water to thin, or sugar to thicken. Drizzle over the completely cooled brownies.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 58mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.6mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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    Comments

    1. Jesse-Gabriel

      June 26, 2019 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      Super Rezept und tolle Fotos!
      Grüße, Jesse-Gabriel

      Reply
    2. Toni

      June 26, 2019 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      Such an amazing dessert! My kids loved it!

      Reply
    3. Gloria

      June 26, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      My kind of brownies. NOT covered in frosting...but I do love the drizzle. The combination of coffee and chocolate is so good. Sounds like it is a great alternative to coffee.

      Reply
    4. Adrianne

      June 26, 2019 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow how good do these look! I was after a new recipe to try out and this will be it. They sound so tasty and I can't wait to try them.

      Reply
    5. kim

      June 26, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! So deliciious and easy!

      Reply
    6. SHANIKA

      June 26, 2019 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      These Mocha Brownies look so moist and delicious! I'm so loving that drizzle!

      Reply

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