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Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars

These delightful bars feature a soft, buttery cake topped with a sweet coconut texture and a luscious pink glaze, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is softened but not melted.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg Can be substituted with 1/4 cup applesauce for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Fold into the batter.
For the glaze
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk Adjust to desired consistency.
  • to taste drops pink food coloring Adjust amount as desired.
  • to taste additional shredded coconut for topping Sprinkle on top after glazing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until it becomes light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the shredded coconut evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Glazing
  1. While the cake cools, mix together powdered sugar, milk, and a few drops of pink food coloring in a small bowl until smooth for the glaze.
  2. Once the cake is completely cooled, pour the pink glaze over the top and smooth it out with a spatula.
  3. Immediately sprinkle additional shredded coconut over the glaze to mimic snowballs.
  4. Allow the glaze to set before cutting into bars.

Notes

These bars can be served with vanilla ice cream or fresh fruit. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, up to a week in the refrigerator, or up to 3 months in the freezer.