Best Coconut Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Best Coconut Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; TOPPING:; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided; 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided; 20 large marshmallows; 1 package (14 ounces) coconut; 2 cups slivered almonds, toasted, divided; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
20 large marshmallows
1 package (14 ounces) coconut
2 cups slivered almonds, toasted, divided
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, water and cocoa. Cook and stir until butter is melted; add to dry ingredients. Combine the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; add to chocolate mixture and mix well.
2
Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
3
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine 1 cup evaporated milk, 3/4 cup sugar and marshmallows; cook and stir until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat; stir in coconut. Immediately sprinkle 1 cup almonds over cake. Spread coconut mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining almonds (pan will be full).
4
In a small saucepan, combine butter with remaining milk and sugar. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Drizzle over almonds. Cool on a wire rack

2310

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

222

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Best Coconut Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Coconut Chocolate Cake

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