Dark Chocolate Coconut Fudge Brownies

Cakes get a lot of attention here, and maybe that’s why this blog is a little deficient in brownie recipes. It doesn’t make much sense because I adore brownies, especially when they are dark, dense and fudgy like these.

Summer all but here (and officially on June 21st), so that makes me want to celebrate tropical flavors, like coconut! Not only do these brownies have a heaping helping of golden toasted coconut on top, they also have a coconutty secret ingredient inside.

Taza chocolate is wonderfully inventive with their stone-ground chocolate bars. I  mean, HELLO Dark Chocolate Toasted Quinoa!?? (Yes please.) I’ve had these Wicked Dark with Toasted Coconut bars on hand just waiting for the right sweet thing, and these brownies were it! The chocolate emulsified beautifully into the brownie batter, and because the bars are 95% dark chocolate, you could replace the unsweet chocolate in most any recipe with equal amounts Wicked Dark (like we did!).

The uncut brownie square is topped with a simple ganache that serves as an adhesive for loads of toasted coconut.

A pan of these brownies will serve about a dozen people, but since they are so rich and decadent, you may choose to slice them in smaller pieces. I recommend enjoying these with a strong cup of coffee or a tall glass of ice cold milk!

Dark Chocolate Coconut Fudge Brownies

Heather Baird
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16

Equipment

  • 8×8 square pan

Ingredients
 
 

Brownies

  • 2 1/4 bars 164 grams Taza Chocolate Wicked Dark with Toasted Coconut 95% dark
  • 1 cup 226g/2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups 420g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 141g all-purpose flour
  • Flour based cooking spray (recommended Baker’s Joy}

Ganache and topping

  • 1 1/2 cups 231 g semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup 175ml heavy whipping cream
  • 7 oz. 84 g sweetened flake coconut

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop the chocolate bars using a large chef’s knife. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate together. Remove from heat and allow to cool 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray an 8×8-inch square pan with flour-based baking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt together. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture then add flour and mix well.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 8×8- inch baking pan. Spread evenly in the pan and bake for 50-55 minutes. Let cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
  • Turn the uncut brownie out onto a wire cooling rack. Line the baking pan you used with two strips of parchment long enough to overhang the edges of the pan. (This will make icing these brownies a neater process, and make them easier to remove from the pan later!) Carefully return the brownie back into the pan.

Ganache

  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the heavy whipping cream until it is just hot and beginning to steam. Remove from heat and pour in the semisweet chocolate chips. Let them stand for one minute to soften. (This loosens up the stabilizing agents used in chocolate chips and makes them melt more easily – but if you have a finer grade of chocolate, by all means use it!) Once the chocolate is softened, stir the mixture with a whisk until the ingredients are blended and glossy. Let the ganache stand for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, then pour and spread evenly over the top of the brownies in the pan.

Toasted coconut

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread flaked sweetened coconut evenly on cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching the pan carefully so the coconut doesn’t burn. About 5 minutes in, stir so that the coconut toasts more evenly and put back in the oven to finish baking. Let cool about 10 minutes, and then cover the ganache layer on the brownies with the toasted coconut, spreading evenly out to the edges.
  • Refrigerate brownies for 30 minutes, or until ganache icing is firm. Lift the brownies out of the pan with the overhanging parchment. Chilled brownies will slice neatly with a large chef’s knife. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Keyword semisweet chocolate, taza chocolate, toasted coconut
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Anonymous
Anonymous
5 years ago

This looks so good! Your recipes are the best. I love the idea of the ganache to hold onto all that toasted coconut – Melinda

Unknown
Unknown
5 years ago

Yum! I love how delicious that deep chocolate looks!
Kari
http://sweetteasweetie.com/aged-cheddar-sliders-with-pineapple-guacamole/

Anonymous
Anonymous
5 years ago

You’re killing it! All of these latest recipes look gorgeous and delicious! Seriously considering a PTO day to bake—I need some kitchen therapy! 😉

Heather Baird
Heather Baird
5 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

? Thank you! Everyone needs a baking day. It's good for the soul.

Natalie
Natalie
5 years ago

I love chocolate and coconut together! These brownies look and sound so delicious!

Unknown
Unknown
5 years ago

Wow this brownies recipe is so good thank you for sharing your recipe

Marcela
Marcela
5 years ago

Mouth-watering. Can't wait to try it

Unknown
Unknown
5 years ago

Wow this cake recipe is so good thank you for sharing your recipe

Tiago Oliveira
Tiago Oliveira
4 years ago

This chocolate coconut brownies recipe looks so delicious!! I am going to try it this weekend! Thanks