German Chocolate Cake Brownies Recipe
These German Chocolate Cake Brownies start with a boxed fudge brownie mix and are topped with a thick layer of homemade coconut pecan frosting. All the classic flavors of German chocolate cake in an easy brownie recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 (18-ounce) box fudge brownie mix I used Duncan Hines
- ingredients listed on the box typically eggs, oil, and water
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup of pecans chopped
- 1 1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
Instructions
- Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides. Mix and bake the brownies according to the package directions. Allow them to cool completely in the pan.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, butter, egg yolks, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously and scraping the bottom and sides of the pan, for 8–10 minutes, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the chopped pecans, shredded coconut, and vanilla until evenly combined.
- Spread the warm coconut pecan frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the frosting has firmed up. Use the parchment paper to lift the brownies out of the pan, then slice into squares.
Notes
- Stir the frosting continuously while cooking to prevent scorching or curdling. The frosting should be noticeably thickened before adding the coconut and pecans.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- Freezing is possible, although the coconut pecan frosting may change texture slightly after thawing. Wrap individual brownies tightly and place in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.
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