Ultra Fudgy German Chocolate Brownies

Ultra Fudgy German Chocolate Brownies

Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel
Recipe type: Bars
Prep time:  3 hours Cook time:  45 mins Total time:  3 hours 45 mins
Serves: 15-24

These ultra fudgy, super chocolaty German Chocolate Brownies combine classic cake flavors with an easy brownie recipe!

Ingredients

FOR BROWNIES:
1 & ¼ cups butter, cubed
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate bars, roughly chopped
4 oz bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla
2 & ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp instant espresso powder
Pinch salt

FOR COCONUT PECAN FROSTING:
2 cups evaporated milk
2 cups sugar
5 egg yolks
2 sticks (1 cup) butter, cubed
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups shredded coconut

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9" baking pan with foil, extending the edges of the foil over the sides of the pan. Spray the foil liberally with cooking spray; set aside.

In a large microwaveable bowl, melt together the cubed butter, semi-sweet chocolate & bittersweet chocolate on HIGH for 45 seconds. Stir, then heat for another 25-30 seconds or until melted and glossy. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the sugar, eggs and vanilla until pale yellow and fluffy, about 1 minute. Pour in the chocolate mixture and mix to combine. Add in the flour, espresso and salt and beat until a soft batter has formed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread in an even layer; batter will be thick.

Bake for approx. 37-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with moist, not wet, crumbs. Cool completely.

While brownies cool, make your frosting. In a large saucepot, bring together the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, cubed butter, and vanilla over medium heat until melted. Bring the mixture to a bubble/boil and, stirring constantly, boil for 12 minutes exactly or until thickened. Remove from heat after 12 minutes and stir in the coconut and chopped pecans. Cool for about 15 minutes.

Spread the frosting evenly over the brownie layer. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until set. The pan will weigh approximately 4584 pounds; this is normal. Cut into squares and serve.