Chocolate Coconut Cake
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Chocolate Coconut Cake
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Chocolate Coconut Cake is a moist chocolate cake topped with a sweet and creamy coconut buttercream frosting.
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Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup melted coconut oil
- 3/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt ¹ at room temperature
- 4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate melted
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup warm water not hot
Coconut Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup butter at cool room temperature
- 5 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch or two of kosher salt
- Unsweetened toasted coconut chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add coconut oil, yogurt, melted chocolate, eggs, vanilla, and water. Stir together until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan to room temperature.
- To make frosting, beat butter until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add coconut milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until well-combined.
- Stir in pinch or two of salt, to taste.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake, and top with coconut chips.
- Store any leftovers covered in the fridge.
Notes
- Flour: It’s important to properly measure the flour. Weighing it is the most accurate means of measurement. If not, you will need to sift the flour to avoid packing it.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: Regular unsweetened cocoa powder works well in this recipe.
- Coconut oil: The coconut oil adds moisture and mild coconut flavor. If you'd like to use a different type of oil, like olive oil or vegetable oil, you can. However, I recommend adding 1/2 - 1 teaspoon coconut extract along with the vanilla extract.
- Butter: I use salted butter in the frosting. The little bit of salt helps to balance out the frosting.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
269mg
(11%)
Potassium
130mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
335IU
(7%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 269mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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