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Easy German Chocolate Brownies with Coconut Frosting

Rich, fudgy German chocolate brownies topped with the classic coconut-pecan frosting, delivering all the flavors of German chocolate cake in an easy-to-make brownie form.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 336
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until well combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Gently mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in pecans if using.
  6. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
  7. In a saucepan, combine coconut, pecans, evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolk.
  8. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  10. Spread topping over cooled brownies and let set completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overbake the brownies to maintain a fudgy texture. Allow the topping to fully set for clean slices.