Rich Chocolate Brownies

1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

In a mixing bowl, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Add butter; mix well.  Combine dry ingredients; add to batter and mix well.  Pour into a greased 8" square pan. Bake at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes.

Frosting

3 Tbsp melted butter
3 Tbsp baking cocoa
2 Tbsp warm water
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp instant coffee (optional)

Combine first 3 ingredients and mix well.  Add instant coffee if you like, then add sugar and beat until smooth.