Okay, so I tried making German chocolate brownies today using a brownie mix, and let me tell you, it was quite the adventure. I wanted something sweet, and those pre-made mixes always seemed like a shortcut to deliciousness, right?
First, I grabbed a box of brownie mix from the store. Just your regular, run-of-the-mill chocolate brownie mix. Nothing fancy. Then, I checked the back of the box for the ingredients I needed – usually it’s just eggs, oil, and water. Easy enough.
I preheated the oven to whatever temperature the box said. 350°F, I think? While that was heating up, I dumped the mix into a big bowl. Then, I cracked a couple of eggs into the bowl, poured in some vegetable oil, and added water. I started mixing everything together with a big spoon, but it felt a bit dry, so added a little more water to the mix. My goal was to make it look like thick, chocolatey soup, just like the pictures on the box.

Mixing
- Dump the brownie mix into a bowl.
- Crack eggs into the bowl.
- Pour in oil and water.
- Mix everything together until it looks chocolatey good.
Now, here’s where the “German chocolate” part came in. I found a can of coconut pecan frosting in my pantry – you know, the kind that usually goes on German chocolate cake? I thought, “Why not?” and scooped some into the brownie batter. Probably about half the can. I stirred that in, and it made the batter look kind of interesting, with little bits of coconut and pecans throughout.
Next, I greased a baking pan. I just used some cooking spray, but you can use butter or whatever you like. Then I poured the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. Look, I’m no expert baker, so it wasn’t perfectly smooth, but it was good enough.
I popped the pan into the oven and set a timer. I think the box said something like 25-30 minutes, but I always start checking a little early just in case. While they baked, my kitchen started smelling amazing, like chocolate and coconut and happiness.
Baking
- Grease a baking pan.
- Pour the batter into the pan.
- Spread it out evenly.
- Bake according to the instructions on the box.
After about 20 minutes, I stuck a toothpick into the center of the brownies. It came out with a few crumbs, which is what I wanted. If it comes out clean, they’re probably overbaked. I took the pan out of the oven and let it cool on the counter. It was tough not to dig in right away, but I wanted them to set a little.
Once they were cool enough, I cut the brownies into squares and tried one. They were pretty good! The brownie part was fudgy and moist, and the coconut pecan frosting added a nice texture and flavor. It wasn’t exactly like German chocolate cake, but it was a fun twist on regular brownies. If you’re looking for a simple way to make your brownie mix a little more exciting, give it a try!
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