Best 7 Coconut Cake Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable goodness of coconut cake bars, a delightful dessert that harmonizes the delicate sweetness of coconut with a moist, fluffy texture. Experience the perfect balance of flavors as the rich coconut taste tantalizes your taste buds. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the captivating world of coconut cake bars, unveiling the best recipe that will leave you craving for more.

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COCONUT BARS



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My friend at work made these for a party we were having. They were sooooo goood I had to have the recipe. Now, my family ask me to make these all the time.

Provided by paula giles

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups coconut

Steps:

  • Melt butter in pan, remove from heat and add brown sugar, stir until dissolved cool slightly.
  • add eggs and vanilla.
  • Beat well.
  • stir in flour and baking powder.
  • Mix thourghly add coconut.
  • pour into 9x13 pan sprayed w/Pam.
  • bake at 350 30 minutes cut while warm.

BUTTERY COCONUT BARS



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My coconut bars are an American version of a Filipino coconut cake called bibingka. These are a crispier, sweeter take on the Christmas tradition I grew up with. —Denise Nyland, Panama City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides., In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and salt; stir in 1 cup melted butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until light brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 filling ingredients until blended; stir in 3 cups coconut. Pour over crust; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Bake until light golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

COCONUT-CHOCOLATE BARS



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Enjoy these simple yet delicious baked coconut and chocolate bars drizzled with caramel topping - a wonderful treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 21h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
2 cups flaked coconut
1/2 cup caramel topping
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in flour and cocoa until soft dough forms. On low speed, beat in 1 cup of the coconut. Press mixture in pan.
  • Bake about 25 minutes or until center is set. Drizzle caramel over baked layer; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup coconut.
  • In resealable freezer plastic bag, mix chocolate chips and oil; seal bag. Microwave on High 30 to 45 seconds, squeezing chocolate in bag every 15 seconds, until smooth. Cut 1/4-inch tip from corner of bag; drizzle chocolate over coconut. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

VANILLA COCONUT BARS



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These quick and easy bars are one of the best I've come across. Been making these for about 7 years. A friend gave me the recipe.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 28m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package French vanilla cake mix (Pillsbury makes it)
1/3 cup butter
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups coconut
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Spray 13x9 baking pan.
  • Put cake mix in lg bowl.
  • Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Add water, vanilla, and egg; mix well.
  • Stir in coconut.
  • Press dough into pan.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool for 15 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate and drizzle over cake.
  • Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 15, Sodium 171.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 11.8, Protein 1.8

COCONUT CHEESECAKE BARS



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We can't wait for you to try these spectacular Coconut Cheesecake Bars. The layers of flavor start with a crisp chocolate cookie crust, creamy coconut cheesecake, thanks to Coco GOYA® Cream of Coconut, and chewy toasted coconut. Easy and delicious, these cheesecake bars are a definite crowd pleaser!

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 5h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup unsalted butter melted, plus more for buttering pan
1 (6.3 ounce) package GOYA® Chocolate Maria Cookies
½ cup sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (15 ounce) can Coco GOYA® Cream of Coconut, stirred
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs large eggs
½ teaspoon GOYA® Vanilla Extract
3 cups shredded sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 9"x13" cake pan with foil so that 2" foil hangs over each side. Butter pan; set aside. In bowl of food processor, add Maria cookies and sugar; pulse until fine crumbs form, about 30 seconds. Add melted butter; pulse to evenly moisten crumbs. Transfer crumbs to prepared pan; using spatula or bottom of glass, press crumbs into even layer. Bake crust until lightly puffed and fragrant, 12-15 minutes; set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in medium mixing bowl, using electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, cream of coconut and salt on medium-high speed until well combined, 3-4 minutes. Reduce speed to low; beat in eggs, one at a time, and then vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Pour cream cheese mixture into prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle coconut over top. Bake until edges of cheesecake is puffed but middle is barely set, 45 minutes. Cool cheesecake on cooling rack until room temperature. Chill in refrigerator, uncovered, until cold, at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • To remove cheesecake from pan, lifting up foil handles; transfer to cutting board. Cut cheesecake into squares. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 200.2 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

COCONUT-CHOCOLATE GOOEY BARS



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Coconut and chocolate come together in these delicious bars made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix - perfect for a dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flaked coconut
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ dark chocolate cake mix
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 box (1 lb) powdered sugar
1/3 cup unblanched whole almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut in ungreased shallow pan. Bake uncovered 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, egg and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Add toasted coconut; stir well. Press mixture in bottom of pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs, coconut extract and 1/2 cup butter; beat until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until blended. Spread cream cheese mixture over batter. Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until set. (Center should still be a little gooey.) Cool completely in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT LAYER BARS



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I'm a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, the no-bake layered dessert named for the city in British Columbia. For fun, I reinvented this treat with coconut lovers in mind. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup cream of coconut
FILLING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons cream of coconut
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons canola oil
3 Mounds candy bars (1-3/4 ounces each), coarsely chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Microwave butter on high until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cookie crumbs, coconut and cream of coconut until blended (mixture will be wet). Spread onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes., For filling, beat butter, cream of coconut and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over crust., For topping, microwave chocolate chips and oil until melted; stir until smooth. Cool slightly; spread over filling. If desired, sprinkle with chopped candy bars. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh coconut: Fresh coconut adds a delicious flavor and texture to the cake bars. If you don't have fresh coconut, you can use unsweetened shredded coconut.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake bars are cooked through.
  • Let the cake bars cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting: A cream cheese frosting is a classic complement to coconut cake bars. You can also use a whipped cream frosting or a chocolate ganache.

Conclusion:

Coconut cake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They're perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to birthday parties. With their moist texture, sweet coconut flavor, and creamy frosting, coconut cake bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give coconut cake bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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