Coconut Mocha Cake Recipe

Name: Coconut Mocha Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares; 1/2 cup coconut, toasted (optional); 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups white sugar; 3 jumbo eggs (room temperature); 3 teaspoons instant espresso powder; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 1/8 cup powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
1/2 cup coconut, toasted (optional)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
3 jumbo eggs (room temperature)
3 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/8 cup powdered sugar (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
3
Melt chocolate over a very low heat and set aside.
4
In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
5
Next beat together butter, sugar, eggs and instant coffee for 1 minute, on medium speed.
6
Next mix in in flour mixture and buttermilk alternating 3xs, on low speed until just combined.
7
In a small bowl, combine the melted chocolate, toasted coconut and 2 cups of batter, mix and set aside.
8
Pour 1/2 of the remaining plain batter into the prepared pan.
9
Next spoon the chocolate batter ontop of the plain batter.
10
Pour remaining plain batter over the chocolate batter and run a knife thru the layers to gently create a swirling effect.
11
Bake 45 - 50 minutes, checking to ensure cake is cooked.
12
Let the cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert on a wire rack and cool completely.
13
Lightly sprinkle powdered sugar ontop of cooled cake and serve.

1831

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

184

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, 1/2 cup coconut, toasted (optional), 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Coconut Mocha 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.

Coconut Mocha Cake

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