Mocha Brownie Pizza with Espresso Buttercream and Black Cocoa Powder

Directions

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   Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a pizza pan with parchment paper.

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   In the bowl of your mixer, add the butter and sugar. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add vanilla and eggs and beat on medium speed for 1 minute.

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   In a medium bowl, combine the cocoa powder, flour and salt. Stir with a whisk to combine. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and beat just until combined.

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   Pour the batter onto the prepared pizza pan. Bake in the 350° oven for 16-18 minutes or until the brownie crust is completely set.

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   Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.

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   Combine the whipping cream and espresso powder. Stir to combine. Set aside.

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   In the bowl of your mixer, beat the butter on medium speed for 4 minutes or until butter is pale in color. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add the whipping cream mixture and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

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    Spread espresso buttercream on cooled brownie crust leaving a ½ inch border around the edge.

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    Drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with chopped chocolate. Slice into 16 pieces and enjoy!