Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich, dark chocolate and a sweet coconut pecan frosting with these German Chocolate Cake Brownies. Ideal for any celebration or just a personal treat, these brownies combine nostalgia with a modern twist that everyone will adore. They’re easy to make, customizable, and guaranteed to impress your friends and family. Each bite offers a luscious experience that balances fudgy brownie goodness with the crunchy sweetness of coconut and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box semi-sweet or dark chocolate brownie mix
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, water, cocoa powder, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased or lined 8×8-inch baking pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling in the pan.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, and evaporated milk; whisk in the egg yolk until thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut; let cool before spreading over cooled brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg