Description
A delightful layered dessert with a fudgy cocoa base, creamy coconut topping, and a playful pink finish. Perfect for parties and holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for coconut layer)
- 2–3 drops pink food coloring
- ½ cup melted chocolate or white chocolate (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Spread batter into the pan and bake for 15–18 minutes. Cool completely.
- Combine shredded coconut, condensed milk, vanilla, and food coloring. Spread evenly over cooled chocolate base.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours to set. Drizzle melted chocolate if desired.
- Lift from the pan, slice into bars, and serve chilled.
Notes
 For clean slices, chill bars well before cutting and wipe the knife between cuts. Bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American