Description
Indulgent Chocolate Dream brownies bridge classic comfort with tropical flair, blending rich cocoa depths and silky coconut cream. Delightful layers of intense chocolate and creamy frosting promise pure dessert bliss you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Frosting and Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup toasted coconut flakes
- ¼ cup chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring smooth edges for easy brownie removal.
- Combine melted butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl, whisking vigorously until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, blending thoroughly to create a rich, homogeneous base.
- Gently sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder directly over the wet ingredients, folding carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- If desired, gently fold chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer and ensuring uniform thickness for consistent baking.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring closely and removing when a toothpick inserted near the center reveals a few moist crumbs, indicating perfect fudgy consistency.
- Allow brownies to cool completely on a wire rack, which prevents continued cooking and helps set the texture.
- For the frosting, cream butter until light and fluffy, creating a smooth foundation for the remaining ingredients.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, whipping until the mixture becomes silky and peaks form easily.
- Fold shredded coconut into the frosting, ensuring even distribution for maximum flavor in every bite.
- Once brownies have cooled, spread the coconut frosting in a generous, even layer across the surface.
- Enhance presentation by sprinkling toasted coconut flakes and drizzling melted chocolate over the frosted brownies.
- Slice into squares, serve, and savor the decadent combination of rich chocolate and tropical coconut.
Notes
- Achieve ultra-rich brownies by using high-quality dark cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Prevent dry brownies by carefully monitoring baking time and removing from oven when center still has slight moisture.
- Customize frosting texture by adjusting heavy cream amount – less cream creates thicker frosting, more cream makes it lighter and more spreadable.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg