Fudgy Brownies with Coconut Frosting
Fudgy Brownies with Coconut Frosting are a heavenly dessert that combines rich chocolatey goodness with a fluffy coconut topping. These brownies are incredibly moist and fudgy, making them a perfect treat for any occasion—whether it’s a family gathering, birthday party, or cozy night in. The delightful contrast of flavors will leave your taste buds craving more. With simple steps and easily accessible ingredients, you’ll impress your loved ones with this indulgent recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with granulated sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before preparing frosting by beating butter and gradually adding powdered sugar and coconut flakes until fluffy.
- Frost cooled brownies and slice into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in walnuts or pecans into the brownie batter. If you prefer a different frosting flavor, try using vanilla or almond extract instead of coconut.