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Fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a luscious coconut-pecan custard inspired by classic German chocolate cake.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 412

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 8 oz semisweet or German baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 3 large egg yolks, lightly whisked
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment and lightly grease.
  2. Melt butter and chopped chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. Whisk granulated and brown sugars into the chocolate mixture. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Whisk flour, salt, and cocoa powder in a separate bowl. Fold into wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake 22–28 minutes or until center is just set. Cool completely.
  6. Combine evaporated milk, egg yolks, sugar, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 8–12 minutes until thick and custard-like.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Let cool slightly.
  8. Spread topping over cooled brownies. Refrigerate at least 45 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 12IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Chill before slicing for clean edges. Add extra toasted pecans or a drizzle of melted chocolate for garnish.

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