Coconut Nutella Brownies

By srumbel

Coconut and Nutella give these fudgy brownies a tropical boost. These honestly get better and better each day.
from insidebrucrewlife.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup Nutella
• For the frosting
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut

Preparation

Step 1

Place the coconut oil in a small sauce pan over low heat and stir until melted. Whisk in the cocoa powder. Let cool slightly.
Beat the eggs until frothy. Add the sugar and extracts and beat again. Slowly add the melted coconut oil and chocolate mixture and beat again.
Stir together the salt, flour, and baking powder. Add to the egg mixture slowly.
Add the Nutella and stir in gently. Spread the mixture in a greased 9x13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 32-35 minutes. Let cool completely.
Beat the coconut oil, extracts, and salt until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar and whipping cream until everything is mixed in. Beat on high until light and fluffy. Spread on the cooled brownies. Top with coconut. Cut into 24 squares. Store in a sealed container.