Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars (Printable View)
Chocolate cake bars with pink coconut and creamy topping for a beautiful, chilled dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cake Base
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup hot water
→ Frosting
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1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened (optional, for stability)
→ Topping
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2 cups shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
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2 to 3 drops pink food coloring
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1 tablespoon milk (if needed to moisten coconut)
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
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Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract and blend until combined.
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Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in two portions, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix on low speed until just combined.
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Slowly stir in hot water until the batter is smooth and even.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
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If using cream cheese, beat it until smooth. Add heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla, and whip on high speed until fluffy and suitable for spreading.
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Evenly spread the prepared frosting over the cooled cake base using an offset spatula.
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Place shredded coconut in a bowl. Add 2–3 drops of pink food coloring and mix thoroughly until evenly tinted. Add milk if needed to distribute color uniformly.
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Sprinkle pink coconut over the frosted cake, pressing gently to adhere. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set before slicing.
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Cut into neat bars and serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
# Supplementary Details:
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Chill the finished bars thoroughly for clean slicing and optimal texture.