Description
Rich and fudgy German Chocolate Brownies topped with a classic coconut pecan frosting, combining deep chocolate flavor with sweet, nutty indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for topping)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans if using.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
- While brownies cool, combine coconut, pecans, evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolk in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Spread topping evenly over cooled brownies.
- Allow to set completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
For the fudgiest brownies, avoid overbaking and allow the topping to cool and set before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: german chocolate brownies, chocolate brownies, coconut pecan brownies