Choco Coconut Dream Cake
Choco Coconut Dream Cake is a heavenly dessert that combines rich chocolate and tropical coconut flavors, creating an unforgettable taste experience. Each moist slice is topped with creamy frosting and sprinkled with shredded coconut, making it a perfect treat for birthdays, celebrations, or any sweet craving. Delight your family and friends with this easy-to-make cake that promises to impress at any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, and coconut milk until smooth.
- Gently combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients; fold in shredded coconut.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with the cream cheese mixture of powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute dark chocolate for a richer flavor or add nuts for extra crunch. For a lighter option, use almond milk instead of coconut milk.