Chocolate Coconut Cake from King Arthur Flour
Coconut is not a nut, it is actually a fruit!
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Chocolate Coconut Cake from King Arthur Flour
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, beat together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the coconut milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
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Stir in the shredded coconut.
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the boiling water, powdered sugar, and coconut extract until smooth.
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate and poke holes in the top with a fork. Pour half of the glaze over the cake.
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Place the second cake layer on top and poke holes in the top. Pour the remaining glaze over the cake.
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In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake.
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Sprinkle with additional shredded coconut if desired.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24g37%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
