Queen Anne Squares
A recipe for Queen Anne Squares for #FoodieExtravaganza's Chocolate event! A brownie-like chocolate base is topped with a coconut layer and chocolate frosting for quite the rich and decadent treat.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- 1 cup (210 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (215 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (35 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch salt
- 3 cups (120 grams) shredded, dried unsweetened coconut
- 1 (14 ounce, 397 gram) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons (90 grams) unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoons (44-60 ml) milk
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with parchment or lightly grease.
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Beat into the butter mixture until just combined with no streaks remaining.
- 4
Carefully spread the chocolate batter in the prepared baking pan in an even layer.
- 5
Clean the bowl and beat together the coconut, condensed milk, egg white, and vanilla extract until combined.
- 6
Scatter evenly across the chocolate layer in the pan. Gently smooth with a spoon or offset spatula.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until set and the edges are golden, 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool completely to room temperature.
- 8
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or a large bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and vanilla extract. Slowly add the milk to create a light and smooth, spreadable frosting.
- 9
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled chocolate and coconut layers before cutting into small squares for serving.