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German Chocolate Brownie Recipe

Reminiscent of your favorite cake, this German Chocolate Brownies recipe is decadent and topped with a delicious and sweet coconut topping!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 376 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German , American

Ingredients

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup salted butter , cut into tablespoons
  • 4 ounce German chocolate baking bar*
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
For the Topping
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup salted butter cut into tablespoons
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups Toasted Coconut
  • 1 cup toasted pecans , chopped
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Melted chocolate melting wafers for garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray, set aside.
  2. Place the cut butter into a large pot or dutch oven, begin to melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  3. Break up the chocolate bar into squares and add them to the pot, stirring occasionally, melt the chocolate with the butter until smooth.
  4. 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.
  5. Whisk in the vanilla and salt. Add the flour and stir it in until fully combined with no dry patches. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35-38 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  7. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once the brownies are cool, make the topping. Place the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and egg yolks into a medium-sized saucepot.
  9. Place over medium-low heat and stir together. Stir occasionally until the butter has melted.
  10. 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.
  11. Add the coconut, pecans, and vanilla. Stir it in to combine. Continue to stir until it becomes thickened and spreadable, approximately 5 minutes.
  12. Pour the frosting on top of the brownies and smooth it out. Let it cool completely.
  13. Cut into bars and drizzle with melted chocolate if using.
  14. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • If you can’t find or don’t have German baking chocolate you can use semi-sweet or unsweetened chocolate baking bars. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 376kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g 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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376

% 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.