Black 'n' White Brownies

Ingredients

 * 1 cup cake flour
 * 1 tsp baking powder
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * ½ cup shortening, softened
 * ½ cup granulated sugar replacement
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 tsp vanilla extract
 * 1 tbsp water
 * ¼ cup unsweetened coconut, grated
 * 1 tsp coconut milk
 * 1 oz baking chocolate, melted

Directions

 * 1) These brownies are mailable.
 * 2) Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
 * 3) cream shortening and granulated sugar replacement until light and fluffy.
 * 4) (my note: be sure to use a granulated sugar replacement that does not lose sweetness when heated - aspartame is not suitable).
 * 5) Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
 * 6) Beat in vanilla extract and water.
 * 7) Divide batter into two equal parts.
 * 8) To one part add unsweetened coconut and coconut milk.
 * 9) Stir to completely blend.
 * 10) To the remaining half, beat in the melted chocolate.
 * 11) Spread coconut mixture on bottom of well-greased 8-in square pan.
 * 12) Spread chocolate layer on top of coconut layer.
 * 13) Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
 * 14) Cut into 1 x 2 inch bars.

Nutritional information
1 bar - ⅓ bread exchange, 1 fat exchange, 54 calories