Chocolate coconut cake recipe

Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious chocolate coconut cake:

Ingredients for Chocolate coconut cake recipe:

For the cake:

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3-4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, coconut milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
4. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with coconut milk and vanilla extract, until the desired consistency is reached.
9. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
10. If desired, sprinkle shredded coconut over the top of the cake for garnish.
11. Slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious chocolate coconut cake!

This cake is perfect for any occasion and is sure to satisfy your chocolate and coconut cravings!