Description
Delightful sugar-free bars combining rich chocolate cake and creamy coconut topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (sugar-free)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar-free sweetener (allulose or monk fruit)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or sugar-free almond milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar-free sweetener (allulose or monk fruit powdered)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)
- 2 cups shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 2–3 drops pink food coloring (natural beetroot powder optional)
- 1 tbsp milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk, if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line your 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar-free sweetener together using an electric mixer until fluffy and light in color.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, and finally adding the hot water.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the filling, beat the softened cream cheese (if using) until smooth, then add the cold heavy whipping cream, powdered sweetener, and vanilla extract. Whip until thick.
- Spread the cream filling evenly over the cooled cake.
- In a ziplock bag, add shredded coconut and pink food coloring. Seal and shake until the coconut is tinted.
- Sprinkle the colored coconut over the cream filling, pressing lightly.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Slice into neat bars and serve cold.
Notes
These bars taste better when allowed to sit overnight in the fridge. Adjust baking time if using an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg