German Chocolate Brownies
This from scratch German Chocolate Brownie recipe is so easy and the perfect mix of chocolate brownie, coconut, chopped pecans, and caramel goodness.
Servings: 24 servings
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Equipment (affiliate links)
- 1 9x13 pan greased with non-stick cooking spray
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 Medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup oil vegetable or canola oil
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- FOR THE BROWNIES: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour oil over cocoa powder and mix. Add softened butter and mix until smooth. Add sugar and mix for 1 minute.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add vanilla and mix. Add flour and salt and stir to combine.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- FOR THE GERMAN CHOCOLATE FROSTING: In a medium saucepan add brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Stir constantly for several minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut. Allow to cool completely.
- Once the brownies have cooled, cover the brownies with a layer of German chocolate frosting.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.9mg