Heavenly Coconut Chocolate Cake ๐
Ingredients๐ฅ
- For the cake:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ๐ซ
- 2 cups all-purpose flour ๐ฐ
- 2 cups granulated sugar ๐
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ๐ฅ
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda ๐ฅ
- 1 teaspoon salt ๐ง
- 2 large eggs ๐ฅ๐ฅ
- 1 cup whole milk ๐ฅ
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil ๐ฑ
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ๐ฟ
- 1 cup boiling water ๐ง
- 2 cups shredded coconut (for topping) ๐ฅฅ
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened ๐ง
- 4 cups powdered sugar ๐ฌ
- 1/4 cup heavy cream ๐ฅ
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract ๐ด
- 1 cup shredded coconut (for frosting) ๐ฅฅ
Step By Step๐ฅ
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round pans.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, stir together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
4️⃣ Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
5️⃣ Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
6️⃣ For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating to combine. Add heavy cream and coconut extract. Beat until fluffy.
7️⃣ Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with frosting and sprinkle with flaked coconut. Repeat with second layer. Top with third layer and frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle top with flaked coconut.
8️⃣ Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal per slice | Servings: 12
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