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Chocolate Coconut Cake

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A moist and fluffy chocolate cake infused with tropical coconut, topped with a luscious chocolate frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • Chocolate frosting (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pan by greasing and flouring it.
  2. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
  4. Slowly mix in the boiling water, which will thin out your batter.
  5. Gently fold the shredded coconut into the batter.
  6. Carefully transfer the batter into your prepared cake pan.
  7. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Allow the cake to cool before transferring it to a wire rack.
  9. Once cooled, top the cake with chocolate frosting and serve.

Notes

For an elevated experience, serve with whipped cream and toasted coconut or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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