Fudgy Brownies with Coconut Frosting
Fudgy Brownies with Coconut Frosting are a decadent dessert that perfectly blends rich chocolate with a creamy coconut topping. These easy-to-make brownies are fudgy and moist, making them an irresistible treat for birthdays, potlucks, or simply indulging after a long day. Topped with a luscious coconut frosting, they are sure to impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 9 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Combine it with eggs and vanilla extract in another bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- For frosting: Mix powdered sugar and coconut flakes in a bowl, adding melted butter until spreadable.
- Once brownies are cooled completely, spread the coconut frosting on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture. Try swapping the coconut frosting for cream cheese or peanut butter frosting for a different flavor.