German Chocolate Brownies

These german chocolate brownies capture the same rich chocolate flavor as the cake with a sweet ooey gooey coconut and pecan frosting.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F, and place the rack in the middle of the oven.

Step 2

Prepare an 8x8 pan by greasing with butter and laying down parchment paper.

Step 3

In a medium bowl whisk together flour, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat in a microwave or boil ½ cup water, and pour into a heat safe bowl. Add cocoa powder and mix until dissolved and lump free. The mixture will look like melted chocolate. Set aside.

Step 5

In a saucepan bring about 1 inch of water to a simmer. Have just enough water so that it doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl. Place the heat-safe bowl with the melted chocolate mixture on top.

Step 6

Add butter, semi-sweet chocolate, and the oil in the bowl and mix until melted and smooth.

Step 7

Take off heat, and let it come to a lukewarm temperature.

Step 8

Mix in granulated and dark brown sugar. The batter will being to look grainy and lumpy, and that’s okay.

Step 9

Add whole eggs + egg yolk and vanilla extract, mix until well incorporated.

Step 10

Fold in dry ingredients until fully incorporated. Batter will be very thick.

Step 11

Pour into the prepared 8x8 and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick comes out with slight crumbs. (it’s okay to have some batter come out, as long as it’s not goopy)

Step 12

Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes.

Step 13

As the brownies are cooling, prepare the german chocolate frosting by placing a saucepan over medium low heat and whisking in the sugar, eggs, butter, and evaporated milk until fully combined.

Step 14

Allow the mixture to come to a slight boil. Stir until thickened.

Step 15

Remove from heat and fold in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and pecans.

Step 16

Let frosting cool before spreading an even layer on top of the brownies.

Step 17

You can refrigerate brownies to better set the german chocolate frosting, or serve immediately.

Step 18

Cut brownies into desired pieces