Description
Indulge in the delightful Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars, a vibrant treat perfect for any gathering or celebration. These bars feature a rich chocolate base topped with a sweet, fluffy coconut layer dyed a cheerful pink. Not only are they visually stunning, but their combination of textures and flavors makes them irresistible. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, these cake bars are suitable for all skill levels and can be made to suit your taste preferences. Whether served at a birthday party, holiday gathering, or just as a sweet treat at home, these bars will impress anyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup hot water
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened, optional for stability)
- 2 cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 2–3 drops pink food coloring
- 1 tbsp milk (to moisten coconut if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) 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 sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with buttermilk and stir in hot water until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
- For the topping, beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Mix in shredded coconut colored with pink food dye.
- Frost the cooled cake with the whipped mixture and sprinkle the pink coconut on top.
- Chill for at least an hour before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square bar (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing. Feel free to adjust the amount of pink food coloring based on your preference. These bars can be customized by adding nuts or using different toppings.