Description
Delightfully sweet cake bars topped with pink frosting and shredded coconut, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for topping)
- Pink food coloring (as needed)
- Additional shredded coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan with grease and parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well, and stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix into the creamed mixture.
- Spread the batter evenly in the baking pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, testing doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and pink food coloring for frosting.
- Spread the pink frosting over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle additional coconut over the frosting.
- Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
Chill the bars for a firmer frosting texture before serving. You can experiment with different flavors or add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg