Fudgy Coconut Brownies: Made With Cocoa Powder
A cross between a bounty bar and a fudge brownie. Made with cocoa powder rather than chocolate, this recipe for fudgy coconut brownies is a keeper. They’re not overly sweet and are both chewy and fudgy at the same time. Once you’ve tried them, there’s no going back.
The first time I made these fudgy coconut brownies, I was in need of cheering up. I’d just heard the election results and was feeling decidedly depressed. Something really sweet was required and having just seen Lucie’s coconut brownie post, I was sorely tempted. Not having much restraint in the food line, I very quickly gave in to the temptation and baked up a batch myself. I now make them on a regular basis.
Fudgy Coconut Brownies
Obviously I changed things up a bit and used wholemeal flour. That first time I used eighty grams of wholemeal spelt and twenty grams of quinoa flour. I’m always trying to make my bakes a bit healthier in a vain attempt to kid myself they’re actually good for me.
The quinoa flour is absolutely fine and you wouldn’t know it’s there. But these days I tend to go for the simpler option of using just wholemeal spelt flour.
That first batch of fudgy coconut brownies may not have done much for my waistline, but they certainly cheered me up.
I was actually somewhat ambivalent about using desiccated coconut, but it actually works really well. These fudgy coconut brownies are not quite as dense as a normal brownie, but nevertheless delicious, dark, rich, and chewy. Oh! And did I say they have a lovely crunchy top?
Unusually these brownies are made with cocoa powder instead of chocolate. The result is a surprisingly chocolatey brownie which isn’t nearly as sweet as you’d expect.
How To Bake Coconut Brownies
I use my usual one pan brownie method to make these fudgy coconut brownies. It’s super simple in that everything is mixed in one saucepan . This has the added bonus of creating less washing up.
First off you just melt the butter, sugar and cocoa powder in a large pan. Then beat in the eggs, one by one.
Then it’s just a case of stirring in the remaining ingredients. I told you it was easy.
Having said that, it’s best to sift the flour and baking powder into the mix incase there are any lumps.
The only thing that’s slightly trick about brownies is figuring out when they’re cooked. If you don’t bake it long enough, you get a gooey mess. But if you bake it too long, you get a dry brownie that isn’t at all fudgy. So, the top needs to have formed a crust and be firm to the touch. However, when you shake the tin, you should still see a slight wobble.
Other Coconut Recipes You Might Like
- Banana & coconut flapjacks
- Bliss balls (vegan)
- Breakfast coconut cakes (gluten-free)
- Coconut & lime loaf cake
- Jam coconut slice
- Peppermint cracknel chocolate with toasted coconut
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Fudgy Coconut Brownies. PIN IT.
Fudgy Coconut Brownies
Ingredients
- 250 g unsalted butter
- 400 g soft brown sugar (I use light brown muscovado)
- 100 g cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs (I use duck eggs when I can get them)
- 100 g wholemeal flour (whole wheat) (I use wholemeal spelt)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 100 g desiccated coconut + extra for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180℃ (160℃ fan, 350℉, Gas 4).
- Melt the butter in a large pan with the sugar and cocoa powder.250 g unsalted butter, 400 g soft brown sugar, 100 g cocoa powder
- Allow to cool a little then beat in the eggs, one by one.4 large eggs
- Sift in the flour, salt, and baking powder, then stir together with the desiccated coconut until everything is just combined.100 g wholemeal flour (whole wheat), 1 pinch sea salt, 1 tsp baking powder, 100 g desiccated coconut
- Pour the batter into a 23 cm (9″) square silicone mould or lined tin and bake for thirty minutes. The top should be firm to the touch, but with a slight wobble to it. If it’s not properly cooked, put it back in the oven for another five minutes.
- Scatter a spoonful of desiccated coconut over the top as soon as the brownies are out of the oven.
- Leave to cool in the baking tin completely, then cut into sixteen pieces.
Notes
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Post updated August 2021
love a good and easy brownie recipe. thank you for sharing!
Brownies are one of the best bakes for quick and easy, if a little decadent.
These brownies worked brilliantly. I achieved the fudgy middle which I really wanted and the taste was so like a bounty bar it was heavenly. These are going to be our favourite brownies from now on … good times . 🙂
Oh yes, you definitely need that fudgy middle. So pleased you got it just how you wanted it. These are a favourite with anyone who likes bounty bars.
These fudgy and coconutty brownies are the PERFECT snack. I love packing these for my work lunches. They definitely help me get through the work day!
A bit of brownie love never goes amiss. Glad they’re helping you with your working day.
These fudgy brownies are easy to make vegan with egg replacer and I love the addition of coconut!
We’re all so much more with it when it comes to vegan baking now. Love it.
I love the idea of putting coconut in a brownie.
Nice combination and they look dark and fudgy.
oooh chocolate and coconut! those look SO fudgy and amazing!
FoodyCat – Bounty Bars are pretty good aren’t they – especially the dark ones.
Becs – Would love to know what you think if you do give them a go.
WOw I’d never thought of putting coconut in with brownies! These look squidgy and delicious, I shall have to make some for my colleagues.
Bounty bars are pretty much my favourite chocolate, so I don’t take much convincing that these are great! And I know what you mean about the election results.
Cribs – Thanks for dropping by. These aren’t your typical gooey brownies, but they are quite moist.
Recipe bookmarked! Thanks for this! I like to make it more moist.
Thank you HH
Pam – trouble is chocolate and so many things are a match made in heaven!
Thank you MaryMoh
MD – of course they are healthy ….!
Lisa – thank you, look forward to seeing them on your blog.
Oxslip – yes we did turn blue, bit of a shock – along with most of the rest of the South West it seems
I think you’re right and the next few years might be a bit lean, so all the more reason to try to fatten them up a bit with some cheering cake. Butter, sugar and chocolate are wholefoods too! Looks yum.
Did your constituency turn blue? I was surprised at some of the results from the SouthWest
Mmm, I love coconut with chocolate and these WILL be made at the weekend! Yours look delicious. 😀
Good gracious! Lovely looking brownies. With wholemeal and quinoa, they must be healthy too!
Mmmm…beautiful brownies. With coconut added, it’s even better. I love it.
I am loving these brownies… coconut and chocolate are a match made in heaven.
What a wonderful brownie. I just cant resist anything with coconut in it.
*kisses* HH
TCC – well it’s not a thought I had had either – don’t kick yourself, just make some.
Jac – look forward to seeing how yours turn out.
Sushma – thank you
Kath – trouble is, I don’t really need an excuse.
Ananda – thank you
Margaret – not a combination I would have thought of, but it’s a good one.
Natalie – thanks for dropping by and saying nice things. Hope to hear from you again.
Chele – oh good, this is a bit like Sweet & Simple bakes, only we’re not all making things at the same time.
Vegboxboy – ooh, brownies on your blog – can’t wait!
Lucie – thank you for bringing these to my attention
Liz – yes a bounty brownie is a good way of summing up. Now feeling I need raspberries though – great idea.
Wendy – thank you, they were good.
Janice – you don’t sound to keen on the idea?
Hopeeternal – always happy to help satisfy chocolate cravings
These sound great – definitely need to go in my ‘must make’ pile. My chocolate loving daughter would be delighted with these!
hopeeternal
‘Meanderings through my Cookbook’
Interesting combination.
What a delicious sounding brownie – I can imagine how it tastes…… delicious!
These look great! I always make brownies with cocoa ( and frozen raspberrries chucked in like marbles) but coconut – there’s a good thought – no – there’s a GREAT thought – a sort of Bounty Brownie..
These look super-lush. I can feel a batch coming on at the weekend; I’ve been wanting to make brownies for a bit and this might just have tipped me over the edge.
Thanks for the mention. So glad you tried these. I loved them. Yours look so good – particularly with the coconut on top. Lucie x
You and Lucy are ganging up on me ~ just going to have to make a batch now!!!
First visit here. Love your blog. These brownies look perfect.
Great recipe and they also look wonderful too. I love the addition of coconut.
Definitely a mouth watering brownie to kick depression miles away 🙂
I fear for our waistlines, as I have a feeling we will be needing more and more of this comfort food lark over the next four years. Coconut brownies sound very comforting indeed.
Beautiful brownies..
What a fab idea – I’ve never thought to put coconut in a brownie before and am now kicking myself!
I took note of this recipe to make sometime too. They look really, really good. I am definitely going to try these now 🙂