German Chocolate Brownie Recipe
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German Chocolate Brownie Recipe
Description
The German Chocolate Brownie Recipe begins with a fudgy brownie base made by melting butter and German chocolate, then combining with sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and flour. Baking at 350°F yields a dense yet tender chocolate layer. After cooling, a rich topping is prepared on the stovetop by cooking sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and egg yolks together, then folding in coconut and toasted pecans. This topping is spread over the cooled brownies to set, adding a moist, sweet, and slightly crunchy element to the finished dessert.
The brownie provides a deep chocolate flavor with a moist crumb, while the topping delivers a nutty, caramel-like richness with chewy coconut and crunchy pecans. The baking and cooling steps ensure the two layers complement without merging entirely, preserving their individual textures.
This dessert is suitable for occasions requiring a decadent chocolate treat enhanced by the creamy topping. It can be served in squares for gatherings or as a special homemade dessert.
If German baking chocolate is unavailable, semi-sweet or unsweetened chocolate bars can be used as a substitute. The topping's cooking time and consistency are key to achieving the proper set and texture.
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 1 cup butter cut into tablespoons, salted
- 4 ounce baking chocolate German chocolate bar
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
For the Topping
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter cut into tablespoons, salted
- 3 egg yolk
- 1 1/2 cups coconut toasted
- 1 cup pecans chopped, toasted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- chocolate melting wafers optional, melted, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray, set aside.
- Place the cut butter into a large pot or dutch oven, begin to melt the butter over medium-low heat.
- Break up the chocolate bar into squares and add them to the pot, stirring occasionally, melt the chocolate with the butter until smooth.
- Take off the heat and whisk in the sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time and whisk them in fully before adding the next.
- Whisk in the vanilla and salt. Add the flour and stir it in until fully combined with no dry patches. Do not overmix.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35-38 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the brownies are cool, make the topping. Place the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and egg yolks into a medium-sized saucepot.
- Place over medium-low heat and stir together. Stir occasionally until the butter has melted.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer while still stirring occasionally so nothing sticks to the bottom. Once it hits a simmer and thickens slightly take it off the heat, for approximately 12 minutes.
- Add the coconut, pecans, and vanilla. Stir it in to combine. Continue to stir until it becomes thickened and spreadable, approximately 5 minutes.
- Pour the frosting on top of the brownies and smooth it out. Let it cool completely.
- Cut into bars and drizzle with melted chocolate if using.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- If German baking chocolate is unavailable, semisweet or unsweetened chocolate bars may be used instead.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 678IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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