Description
Indulge in the delightful Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars, a perfect treat for any occasion. With a rich and moist chocolate base topped with a luscious coconut layer tinged with playful pink, these cake bars are sure to be the star of your dessert table. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself to something sweet, this easy-to-follow recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Each bite offers a delicious contrast of flavors and textures that will keep you coming back for more. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these vibrant, homemade delights!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- Pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until fully combined; stir in hot water until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the topping, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy; spread over cooled cake.
- Tint shredded coconut with pink food coloring and sprinkle on top of the frosting.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg