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Chocolate Coconut Cake

Chocolate Coconut Cake
Satisfy your sweet cravings with this rich and moist Chocolate Coconut Cake. Indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate and coconut flavors that will impress your family and friends.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rest Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Serving Size 12

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water

Coconut Buttercream

  • 2 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temp
  • 10 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp coconut extract
  • 6-8 tbsp heavy cream
  • Pinch salt

Decoration

  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

Cake

  • Prepare and bake the cake layers according to recipe instructions.
  • Assemble the cake layers with coconut buttercream in between. Frost the outside of the cake with buttercream, press shredded coconut onto the top and sides, and pipe swirls for decoration.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temp for up to 24 hrs, then refrigerate.

Notes

For added tropical flair, consider adding crushed pineapple between layers or chopped macadamia nuts on top.