Queen Anne Squares
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5
Queen Anne Squares
Description
Queen Anne Squares start with a classic chocolate brownie layer made from buttery batter with cocoa and flour, baked until just set. The coconut layer is prepared by mixing shredded coconut with sweetened condensed milk, egg white, and vanilla, then spread evenly over the brownie base before baking again to set and develop golden edges. The finishing touch is a chocolate frosting made of powdered sugar, cocoa powder, butter, vanilla, and milk, spread smoothly across the cooled bars.
The result is a bar dessert combining a tender brownie bottom, a chewy, sweet coconut center, and a silky chocolate top layer. It’s well suited for serving as a snack or dessert accompanying coffee or tea.
Careful cooling between layers ensures clean separation of textures. The chocolate frosting can be adjusted in thickness by varying the milk amount.
Ingredients
Chocolate Brownie Layer:
- 1 cup butter softened at room temperature, unsalted, 226 grams
- 1 cup granulated sugar 210 grams
- 2 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 215 grams
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened, 35 grams
- salt pinch
Coconut Layer:
- 3 cups coconut shredded, dried, unsweetened, 120 grams
- 1 sweetened condensed milk 14 ounce (397 gram) can
- 1 egg large, white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate frosting:
- 3 cups powdered sugar 360 grams
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened at room temperature, 90 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoons milk 44-60 ml
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with parchment or lightly grease.
To make the chocolate brownie layer:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Beat into the butter mixture until just combined with no streaks remaining.
- Carefully spread the chocolate batter in the prepared baking pan in an even layer.
To make the coconut layer:
- Clean the bowl and beat together the coconut, condensed milk, egg white, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Scatter evenly across the chocolate layer in the pan. Gently smooth with a spoon or offset spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set and the edges are golden, 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool completely to room temperature.
To make the chocolate frosting:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or a large bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and vanilla extract. Slowly add the milk to create a light and smooth, spreadable frosting.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled chocolate and coconut layers before cutting into small squares for serving.
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Overall Rating
5
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