Description
These German Chocolate Brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with a gooey coconut-pecan frosting that tastes just like the classic cake—only easier, more decadent, and unbelievably delicious. A crowd-pleasing dessert everyone devours!
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
8 oz semisweet or German baking chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
Coconut Pecan Topping:
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup granulated sugar
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans (toasted preferred)
Optional:
1/4 tsp almond extract
Extra pecans for top
Dark chocolate drizzle
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt butter and chopped chocolate together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
3. Whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar.
4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until glossy, then whisk in vanilla.
5. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
6. Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 28–34 minutes, until the center is set but still fudgy. Cool completely.
8. To make the topping, combine evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a saucepan.
9. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (about 8–10 minutes).
10. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
11. Let frosting cool slightly, then spread evenly over cooled brownies.
12. Chill 20 minutes for clean slices. Cut and enjoy!
Notes
For deeper flavor, toast the pecans before adding them.
Do not overbake the brownies—fudgy is the goal.
Chill the brownies before slicing for ultra-clean cuts.
Double the frosting for an extra gooey topping!
Store in the fridge up to 6 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 27
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3.5
- Cholesterol: 85