Double Chocolate Coconut Cake
Coconut is not actually a nut, but rather a fruit called a drupe.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Coconut milk
- 1/2 cup Shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the coconut milk. Fold in the shredded coconut and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and coconut flakes. Sprinkle the mixture over the cooled cake.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.