Description
Rich, indulgent brownies with a dense, moist texture and deep cocoa flavor, topped with a traditional coconut-pecan caramelized frosting. Perfect handheld treat with caramel-like sweetness and nutty crunch.
Ingredients
Brownies
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup vegetable or canola oil
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
German Chocolate Frosting
¼ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup butter
2 egg yolks
⅓ cup evaporated milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
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Preheat oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13‑inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
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Mix brownie base: In a bowl, whisk cocoa powder and oil until smooth. Add softened butter and mix well. Stir in sugar, then eggs one at a time, blending after each. Add vanilla, flour, and salt, mixing just until combined.
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Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely before frosting.
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Make frosting: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens (about 5–6 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, pecans, and coconut. Cool until spreadable.
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Assemble: Spread cooled frosting evenly over brownies. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Use full-fat evaporated milk for creamiest frosting.
Whisk frosting constantly to prevent curdling.
Cool brownies fully before frosting to avoid melting.
Toast pecans lightly for enhanced flavor.
Store frosted brownies covered in fridge up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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