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German Chocolate Brownies

Decadent brownies topped with a rich coconut and pecan frosting, inspired by traditional German chocolate cake.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Brownie Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Topping
  1. While the brownies are baking, prepare the topping. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the evaporated milk, brown sugar, softened butter, and egg yolks.
  2. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens (about 10-12 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract.
  4. Let the topping cool slightly until the brownies are done.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Once the brownies are baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  2. Spread the coconut-pecan topping evenly over the warm brownies.
  3. Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24g

Notes

For an extra touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each brownie.

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