My Awesome Caffeinated Brownies

2 cups of sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 eggs
6 tablespoons of cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1.5 cups of flour
1.5 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
2 tablespoons of instant coffee
1/4 cup of brewed coffee
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Heat oven to 325 degrees.

Mix together the sugar, oil, eggs, cocoa and vanilla in a mixer until they are well combined. Scrape down the bowl at least once. In a separate bowl, (I use my larger glass measuring cups for this) combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir with a whisk to combine thoroughly. Add slowly to the egg/sugar mixture. In a small cup, mix the brewed coffee with the instant coffee. Mix well. Measure 2 tablespoons of this mixture and add to the brownie mixture, discarding the rest. Stir well. If you like walnuts, add them now.

Grease a 1/4 sheet pan or a similarly sized pan (about 13x9) using butter. I use part of the butter wax paper wrapper for this. Pour the brownie mixture into the pan, spreading it evenly. Cook for about 25-30 minutes. It should stop wiggling in the middle when you gently shake the pan when it is done.

I LOVE these. They are the perfect level of gooey for me- completely suitable for brownie sundaes. Enjoy!