Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of pink coconut and buttery cake bars with this easy, 6-ingredient recipe. Perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you need a sweet treat.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 2 cups shredded coconut, dyed pink with food coloring
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake bars to cool completely in the pan.
8. Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Spread the pink shredded coconut evenly over the top of the bars.
9. Cut the bars into squares and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
For a deeper pink color, you can use more food coloring when dyeing the coconut. Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Cookies & Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American