German Chocolate Brownies with Coconut Pecan Topping 🇩🇪🍫

These German Chocolate Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownie layers with a decadent coconut pecan topping inspired by the classic German Chocolate Cake. With deep cocoa flavor, buttery crunch, and chewy coconut, this dessert delivers indulgence in every bite—perfect for holidays, potlucks, or when you’re craving something truly special.

🍫 Ingredients

For the Brownie Base:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 8 oz semisweet or German baking chocolate, chopped
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

For the Coconut Pecan Topping:

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 3 large egg yolks, lightly whisked
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ⅓ cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted for best flavor)

Optional Garnish:

• Extra toasted pecans
• Drizzle of melted chocolate
  

  👩‍🍳 Instructions