Description
Delightful bars featuring a warm chocolate base topped with a sweet, pink coconut layer, perfect for celebrations and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened recommended)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- Pink food coloring (a few drops, or until desired hue)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan, or line with parchment for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add the granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- In a separate bowl, mix the shredded coconut with the powdered sugar. Add 2 tablespoons of milk and stir until you have a spreadable mixture; add more milk if needed.
- Stir in a few drops of pink food coloring until you reach your desired hue.
- Spread the pink coconut mixture evenly over the cooled cake, pressing lightly so it adheres. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Serve with a cup of coffee or tea, or pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg