Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars, a vibrant and irresistible dessert that combines a rich chocolate base with a fluffy pink coconut topping. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any gathering, these bars not only taste divine but also present beautifully with their eye-catching color. Easy to make, they are sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings. Enjoy the contrast of flavors and textures that make these cake bars a standout choice for any occasion.
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)
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 drops pink food coloring
- 1 tbsp milk (to moisten coconut if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the topping: whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Fold in shredded coconut tinted with pink food coloring.
- Spread the coconut mixture over the cooled cake base, chill for one hour before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg