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Chocolate Coconut Cream Cake

Indulge in a rich Chocolate Coconut Cream Cake, featuring a luscious blend of cocoa and coconut cream. Perfect for any occasion, this easy recipe guarantees a delightful treat for all ages.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water Do not skip!
Filling and Topping
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup heavy cream For whipping
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar For whipping cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Making the Cream Filling
  1. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Fold in the coconut cream and shredded coconut.
Layering and Serving
  1. Once the cakes are completely cool, layer with the coconut cream mixture between the cakes and frost the top with any remaining coconut cream.
  2. Sprinkle with additional shredded coconut and serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can freeze individual slices for up to 3 months. Be sure to thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.