Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars Recipe
Delight in these Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars, a soft and buttery treat featuring a tender cake base balanced with a subtle vanilla flavor. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these bars make an irresistible snack or dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer or by hand until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate them. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the batter with flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until everything is combined into a smooth batter without overmixing.
- Bake the Cake Bars: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the bars are fully cooked.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan to set properly, then cut into bars for serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature to ensure smooth creaming with the sugar.
- Do not overbake the bars to maintain a moist, tender crumb.
- For a pink coconut twist, you can optionally add shredded coconut mixed with a few drops of pink food coloring on top after baking, though this is not included in the base recipe.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
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