Description
A festive and indulgent treat that combines a rich chocolatey base with a vibrant pink coconut topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; sift together.
- In another bowl, beat together the sugar and softened butter until creamy and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely in the pan.
- For the topping, mix shredded coconut with powdered sugar and milk until smooth; add pink food coloring to reach desired shade.
- Spread the pink coconut mixture over the cooled chocolate base.
- Cut the bars into squares and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dessert, cake bars, coconut, chocolate, festive