Fudgy Brownies with Coconut Frosting
Fudgy Brownies with Coconut Frosting are a delightful blend of rich chocolate and luscious coconut creaminess. Each bite offers a soft, gooey texture that melts in your mouth, while the coconut frosting adds a tropical twist. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat anytime, these brownies are sure to impress everyone around the dessert table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and eggs until well combined; stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry mix and stir gently until just combined.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; fold in toasted coconut.
- Once brownies have cooled completely, spread the coconut frosting over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Add chocolate chips to the brownie batter for extra richness. - Substitute dark chocolate for cocoa powder to deepen flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.