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.
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.