German Chocolate Brownies - Celebrating Sweets
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If you’re a fan of German chocolate cake, you’re going to love these fudgy brownies topped with a gooey coconut pecan frosting. This decadent dessert has the perfect balance of flavors and textures (sweet! salty! crunchy! gooey!).
You know we are obsessed with brownies, so if coconut-pecan isn’t your thing, you can try our peanut butter brownies, coffee brownies, or cookie dough brownies. We’ve got something for everyone!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
Flavor: Chocolate, vanilla, brown sugar, coconut, and pecans create an incredible flavor profile.
Texture: Chewy-fudgy brownies with a gooey-crunchy topping.
Ease: Although this recipe is homemade there are no difficult steps, techniques, or fancy equipment needed.
A delicious twist on a classic: These brownies are a great alternative to German chocolate cake. They’re faster and easier than making and decorating a layer cake.
Two parts of these German chocolate brownies
- Brownies: I use a variation of our favorite homemade brownies for this recipe. I reduced the sweetness of the brownies just a bit to balance with the sweet topping. I also reduce the chocolate chips and bake them in a 9×9 pan (rather than my usual 8×8) because I wanted a thinner brownie with a *tiny* bit less chocolate to keep from overpowering the topping.
- “German chocolate cake” frosting: This is a homemade coconut-pecan topping. It’s made on the stovetop and comes together in minutes. Traditionally you’d see this type of frosting on a German chocolate cake. Tip: Using brown sugar rather than granulated sugar in the topping creates a deeper, richer flavor.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
