Description
Delightful bars that combine rich chocolate flavor with a creamy coconut filling and a light pink whipped topping. Perfect for parties or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for coconut filling)
- Pink food coloring
- 1 cup whipped topping (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl using a whisk.
- Mix the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl, then combine both mixtures carefully.
- Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare the coconut filling by mixing shredded coconut, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Spread the coconut mixture over the cooled cake layer.
- Whip the topping with pink food coloring and spread it over the coconut layer.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
These bars can be served with vanilla ice cream or garnished with chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg