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Delish German Chocolate Brownies

Delish German Chocolate Brownies

Fudgy chocolate brownies crowned with a silky coconut-pecan topping, inspired by classic German chocolate cake. Rich, gooey, and party-ready.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 16

Ingredients
 

Brownie Batter

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 6 oz semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 1.1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3.5 oz eggs, lightly beaten (about 2 large)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp espresso powder optional

Coconut-Pecan Frosting

  • 0.9 cup evaporated milk
  • 1.8 oz egg yolks (from about 3 large yolks)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 0.95 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1.75 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1.25 cup chopped pecans toast if desired

Optional Finish

  • 2 oz melted semisweet chocolate for drizzling
  • 0.25 cup toasted coconut flakes for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan and line with a parchment sling.
  • Melt butter with chopped chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Let cool 5 minutes.
  • Whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until glossy and slightly thick.
  • Stream the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking until combined.
  • Sift in flour, cocoa, salt, and espresso powder. Fold just until no dry streaks remain.
  • Spread batter into the pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan to level.
  • Bake 28–35 minutes, until edges are set and a tester shows a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
  • Make frosting: Whisk evaporated milk and egg yolks in a medium saucepan. Add butter and brown sugar.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling, 8–10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, salt, coconut, and pecans. Cool until spreadable, about 10 minutes.
  • Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Chill 20 minutes to set the top.
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle toasted coconut, if using. Lift out and slice into 16 squares.

Notes

Variation: Stir 1/2 cup extra chopped pecans into the batter for crunch. Storage: Keep covered at cool room temperature up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days; bring to room temp before serving for the best texture.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Delish German Chocolate Brownies flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.