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Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars

Delicious Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars Everyone Will Love

These Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars are a delightful blend of nostalgia and indulgence, featuring a rich chocolate base topped with fluffy pink coconut.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 1 cup cocoa powder opt for high-quality cocoa
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter use dairy-free butter for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup granulated sugar coconut sugar can be used
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk use coconut milk for dairy-free substitute
  • 1 cup hot water
For the Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream replace with coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar no alternatives recommended
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use almond extract for variation
  • 1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened recommended
  • 1 tablespoon pink food coloring omit for natural look

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Making the Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk and hot water until smooth.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check with a toothpick.
  7. Allow the bars to cool on a wire rack to room temperature.
  8. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  9. Fold in the shredded coconut and pink food coloring.
  10. Spread the coconut mixture over the cooled chocolate base evenly.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
  12. Slice the chilled bars into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight or at room temperature, and microwave briefly for a warm treat.

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