German Chocolate Brownies Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Chill Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
18 brownies
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Calories
472 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
German Chocolate Brownies Recipe
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My German Chocolate Brownies are a rich, fudgy cocoa-infused treat. They’re topped with a rich and fudgy ganache and a sweet coconut-pecan frosting. Simply put - one bite is never enough.
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Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 bar German Chocolate 4 ounces
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
For the Ganache
- 1 bar German Chocolate 4 ounces
- 4 Tablespoons evaporated milk
For the Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks room temperature
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
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Instructions
For the Frosting
- The frosting needs 30 minutes to chill (minimum). I suggest making the frosting FIRST.
- In a medium sized saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg yolks, salt, and evaporated milk. Over medium-low heat, bring the mixture to a boil.
- Use a whisk or rubber spatula to scrape the bottom of the saucepan, while stirring, so that the mixtures doesn't burn or create crystals on the sides of the pan.
- Continue stirring until mixture thickens into a custard-like texture (about 8-10 minutes, depending on type of saucepan, size of pan, and type of heat).
- Once the mixture has thickented, remove from heat. Add in vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut. Stir until combined.
- Chill frosting in refrigerator until ready to use, at least 30 minutes.
For the Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Add in german chocolate bar and sugar. Stir until chocolate bar is completely melted.
- Add in eggs, one at a time, stirring after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big strokes, stir just until mixed and no longer see any dry ingredients (do not over stir).
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Bake for about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool while making ganache.
For the Ganache
- In a glass microwave safe bowl, combine german chocolate bar with evaporated milk. Heat for one minute.
- Stir chocolate and milk until smooth, heating an additional 30 seconds if needed.
To Assemble Brownies
- Pour melted ganache over warm brownies. Spread evenly with an offset spatula.
- Remove frosting from refrigerator and spread over ganache layer.
- Refrigerate brownies for at least two hours, loosely covered with plastic wrap.
Notes
- The frosting needs time to chill so we recommend making the frosting before the brownies.
- You'll need 3 egg yolks for the frosting, save the egg whites to make meringue cookies or white cupcakes!
- The brownies will be thick and fudgy. If you prefer a more cake-like (drier) brownie, bake an additional 5 minutes.
- Use a plastic knife to cut brownies, for even cuts.
- Store brownies in airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze brownies in freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1brownie
Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
190mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
614IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 614IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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