Description
These vibrant Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars combine the soft texture of chocolate cake with a creamy coconut topping for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 0.5 cups cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 cup sugar (coconut sugar can be substituted)
- 0.5 cups butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 0.5 cups milk (dairy-free options available)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure recommended)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for the topping)
- 1 cup coconut cream (full-fat recommended)
- 1–2 cups shredded coconut (sweetened and tinted pink)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the sifted flour and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl, whisking until well mixed.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture, alternating with milk; mix until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the creamy topping by mixing the coconut cream and powdered sugar until creamy and fluffy.
- Assemble the bars by coating the cooled chocolate cake with the creamy coconut topping and sprinkling with shredded coconut.
- Cut the bars into squares or rectangles for serving.
Notes
Store leftover bars in airtight containers. They can last up to a week in the refrigerator or up to two months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake bars, coconut, chocolate, dessert, holiday treats, easy baking