Choco Coconut Dream Cake
Choco Coconut Dream Cake is a delightful dessert that harmoniously blends rich chocolate layers with tropical coconut flakes, creating an indulgent experience in every bite. This visually stunning cake, topped with luscious chocolate ganache, is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare, it will impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter until smooth. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Carefully fold in the shredded coconut.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling on wire racks, prepare the ganache by heating heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit before stirring until glossy.
- Assemble the cake by stacking layers with ganache in-between and drizzle more on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg